July 1, 2008
Edwardo Wong, II
WAYNESVILLE - The District Attorney’s office in Waynesville has confirmed that it is seeking the death penalty for 37-year-old Edwardo Wong, II, who’s charged with first degree murder in the June 17 shooting death of North Carolina State Trooper David Shawn Blanton. District Attorney Mike Bonfoey said he wants to
keep the trial in Haywood County with jurors also from Haywood County, so he doesn’t want to add to media coverage. “I’m not making comments about this case.”
Alcohol and Snowbird Split Referendums coming before Council
Two items calling for referendums will be on the Council agenda this Thursday. One calls for splitting Cherokee County and Snowbird. The other would propose alcohol sales on Cherokee land. Read more...
Local Store Seeks Powerball Winner
CHEROKEE - A local convenience store is seeking the owner of a winning $600,000 Powerball ticket sold at their Cherokee location. The window for which the winner can claim the prize is closing fast for the holder of the ticket sold in February. Russell Winchester, who co-owns the Catamount Travel Center just off of the reservation, said he’s hoping it’s somebody local. Read more...
Cherokee County Members Pick Name for Senior Center
MARBLE - After some controversy from naming the center before and what some had suggested were private meetings, members of the Cherokee County Community met at the community club June 24 to vote again on the name of the senior citizens center to be built. Members who attended this meeting voted to name the center “Tsalagi Elders Center.” It will be built behind the community club building. Read more...