Saluda news
Nothing new from Saluda in the news feeds lately, so here’s what’s happening next door.
From Town Hall, the schools and the library
12 notices in the past month, read every morning from Saluda’s own websites. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
- Saluda Elementary honored as North Carolina ESEA Distinguished School
Saluda Elementary School was recognized Oct. 22 as a North Carolina ESEA Distinguished School during a statewide ceremony in Greensboro.
6 days ago - PCEC senior Bailey named QuestBridge National College Match Finalist
Polk County Early College senior Bonnie Bailey has been named a 2026 QuestBridge National College Match Finalist, earning an opportunity to compete for admission and scholarship support through some of the nation’s leading colleges and universities.
6 days ago - Polk Central third graders explore how freshwater mussels help keep waterways clean
Third graders in Rebekah Morse’s class at Polk Central Elementary recently welcomed Champions for Wildlife for a hands-on lesson about freshwater mussels and their role in healthy rivers and streams.
6 days ago
5 more from polkschools.org
- Community Foundation grants expand history, mentoring and outdoor learning opportunities6 days ago
- Polk Central second graders begin westward expansion unit with hands-on art6 days ago
- Polk Central families put math into action at family engagement nightOct 19
- Polk County marching band closes competition season with championship performanceOct 19
- Tryon third graders bring ocean studies to life through art and scienceOct 16
- A Recognition Worth Reading About: Jennifer Abel Named 2026 HCPS Media Coordinator of the Year
Jennifer Abel, media and technology coordinator at North Henderson High School, has been named Henderson County Public Schools’ 2026 Media Coordinator of the Year. Ms. Abel has served the North Henderson High School community for more than a decade, supporting students and staff through her work in…
2 days ago - Rugby Middle School 8th Grade Band Selected to Perform at State Music Educators Conference
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 2026) — The Rugby Middle School 8th Grade Band has been selected to perform at the 2026 North Carolina Music Educators Association (NCMEA) Annual In-Service Conference in Winston-Salem this November. Rugby applied for the opportunity last spring and was selected as the on…
5 days ago - Caitlin Gearing Named HCPS Outstanding Mathematics Teacher of the Year
Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to recognize Caitlin Gearing, a fourth-grade teacher at Sugarloaf Elementary School, as the HCPS Outstanding Mathematics Teacher of the Year. “Ms. Gearing creates a classroom where students are challenged to think deeply, take risks, and see themselve…
Oct 9
5 more from hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org
- The Art of Making a Difference: Dana Elementary’s Samara McKnight Named HCPS Beginning Teacher of the YearOct 1
- Own the Outcome: Joni Allison Named HCPS Principal of the YearSep 30
- Healthcare Fellows Program Expands as 11 HCPS Graduates Commit to Local Healthcare CareersSep 29
- A Champion for Every Student: Bev Myers Named 2026 HCPS Exceptional Children’s Educator of ExcellenceSep 23
- April Summey Named Principal of Hendersonville Elementary SchoolSep 16
- October 28, 2026: Learn about the women of science at Columbus Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2026 Learn about the women of science at Columbus Library COLUMBUS, N. C., (October 28, 2026) Step into a world of wonder as Madame Perry, dressed in full Victorian costume, guides us through the untold stories of brilliant women whose scientific discoveries change…
4 days ago - October 2, 2026: Local artist Samantha Bell displays works at Saluda Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2026 Local artist Samantha Bell displays works at Saluda Library SALUDA, N. C., (October 2, 2026) Local artist Samantha Bell is displaying her acrylic palette knife paintings at Saluda Library from October 7th through November 30th. Come to a special reception on Fr…
Oct 2 - September 21, 2026: Books meet pumpkins in annual library contest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2026 Books meet pumpkins in annual library contest COLUMBUS, N. C., (September 21, 2026) Polk County Public Libraries invite the community to participate in a Literary Pumpkin Challenge this October! All ages are welcome to join the fun by decorating a pumpkin th…
Sep 21
Homes listed in Saluda
Listed in the past 60 days. Check each listing for the current price and availability.
Headlines from next door
Saluda’s own feed is quiet, so here’s news from the towns around it.
Fried Chicken & Biscuits in Flat Rock, NC | Bojangles 700 Upward Rd, Flat Rock, NC
Buyers can't block $36M sale of failed Hendersonville luxury condo project, judge rules
Track Hurricane Isaias in the Gulf, potential North Carolina impacts
Tropical Storm Isaias expected to become a hurricane. See NC impact
Soccer On Demand Games - Veritas Christian Academy - Fletcher, NC
Varsity Boys Soccer Veritas Christian Academy - 10/02/2026 | Live & On Demand
Middle School Boys Soccer Veritas Christian Academy - 10/02/2026 | Live & On Demand
Hit the Road: A 30-mile getaway to Landrum, SC
From neighbors
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Headlines come from the outlets that cover Saluda, found through Google News; stories with Saluda in the headline come first, and outlets or places that aren’t Saluda, NC are left out (1 this time). Articles belong to their publishers and aren’t independently verified; every story links to the publisher who wrote it. Topics are sorted automatically from each headline’s words. Notices, meetings and events come from the town, school district and library websites, read every morning and linked to the page that posted them. Game listings come from the NFHS Network.