Laurel Park News

Martha Wilson sat in her Spring Arbor West apartment and shared the secret of her longevity.

Published: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 8:35 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 8:35 a.m. - Henderson, Transylvania and Polk county schools will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Published: Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 11:18 p.m. Don Fisher has received the OK to continue in his position as police chief of Laurel Park while campaigning on his own time for the office of sheriff of Henderson County.

Members of the Hendersonville Chorale rehearse at Covenant Presbyterian Church. The chorale will perform this weekend at First Baptist Church.

Published: Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 5:36 p.m. Henderson County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council meets at 8 a.m. today in the King Street Meeting Room at the Henderson County Administrative Building, 100 N. King St.

For many shoppers who frequent Laurel Park Place in Livonia, the Angela Hospice Tree of Life is a sight they instantly recognize.

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 7:48 p.m. Laurel Park Town Council holds an agenda work session at 9:30 a.m. today in the Laurel Park Town Hall.

Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 6:58 p.m. Laurel Park Town Council will hold an agenda work session at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the Laurel Park Town Hall.

Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 8:42 p.m. Government Blue Ridge Community College Board of Trustees meet in a strategic planning retreat from noon to 5 p.m. today in Blue Ridge Conference Hall at Blue Ridge Community College's Technology Education and Development Center.

Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 5:22 p.m. To The Editor: It has been said "never argue with those who buy their ink by the barrel and paper by the ton." Certainly, the power of the press is great, but with that power comes the responsibility to report accurately and objectively.

Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 11:42 p.m. Slow but steady was the theme for this year's voter turnout.

Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. If you care about the future of your town, you ought to vote today.

Hugh Bartlett, left, listens as poll workers, Jennifer Bryant gives him instructions on how to use the voting machine Tuesday morning at Mills River United Methodist Church.

Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 2, 2009 at 8:02 p.m. After months of campaigning, candidates will make their final pitches today as voters head to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2009 municipal election.

Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 23, 2009 at 5:44 p.m. Park Ridge Hospital has several resources available for breast cancer patients through the hospital and Laurel Park Medical Centre.

Published: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 12:00 a.m. People often say that, in a democracy, decisions are made by a majority of the people.

Two Laurel Park neighbors -- one of them a candidate for the Town Council -- were involved in a long-running property dispute that escalated into multiple charges and countercharges.

Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 11:38 p.m. Laurel Park runs smoothly under strong leadership from the board and an experienced and dedicated town manager.

Published: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 19, 2009 at 8:18 p.m. Candidate forums are wrapping up just 14 days before election day on Nov.

Published: Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 8:39 p.m. Laurel Park Town Council will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Laurel Park Town Hall.