Saluda News

To proposed changes to federal crop insurance that could cut growers' payout after a catastrophic loss.

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.

Fred Baisden squeaked to a two-vote victory in the Saluda mayoral race Tuesday night, edging John Morgan 104-102, on a night in which voters turned out incumbent mayors of Saluda and Columbus.

Trick-or-treaters, posing as ninjas, witches, princesses and ghosts, are looking forward to celebrating Halloween on Saturday this year.

Published: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 30, 2009 at 8:24 p.m. Kevin Phelps says he is about morals and ethics.

Published: Friday, October 23, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 7:34 p.m. Carolina Mountain Club book signing will be 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct.

These spooky gardeners can be seen near Davis View Circle. Published: Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. October brings cooler temperatures and colorful changes in the trees, as well as Halloween and fall festivals.

The Saluda Senior Center hosted a forum Thursday night for town mayor and commissioner candidates.

Candidate forums are wrapping up just 14 days before election day on Nov. 3. One-stop voting , where residents can register to vote and cast ballots at the same time, takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday through Oct.

Published: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 19, 2009 at 10:50 p.m. A big smile stretched across Caroline Geisler's face as she gazed at the photo of a handsome young soldier standing beside a bicycle in front of an airplane.

Firefighters and law enforcement had a great showdown on Sept. 19 in the first Smoke vs.

Published: Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 16, 2009 at 8:13 p.m. The Saluda Senior Center is sponsoring a candidates forum on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville St., Saluda.

Published: Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 7:42 p.m. A house fire forced two residents from their home in Polk County early Wednesday morning.

Polk County residents will see contested races for mayor in Saluda and Columbus this year.

Published: Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 6:18 p.m. Government Mills River Town Council meets at 7 p.m. today the Mills River Town Hall.

Published: Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 2:22 a.m. The Henderson County Board of Commissioners will continue a discussion of water issues in the southern end of the county at their meeting Monday.

Published: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 11:21 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 11:21 a.m. Henderson County commissioners are considering a water partnership with the town of Saluda.

Published: Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 8:32 p.m. The Children & Family Resource Center will host its 10th annual Harvest Dinner with the Stars fundraising event Oct.

A firefighter who died while battling a Western North Carolina wildfire is being honored this weekend during ceremonies at the National Fire Academy.

A car chase ended Wednesday morning after police apprehended a suspect on foot around Holbert Cove Road in Saluda.