Saluda honors tradition at 63rd annual Coon Dog Day

Saluda honors tradition at 63rd annual Coon Dog Day

SALUDA—On Saturday, July 11, Saluda welcomed visitors for its 63rd annual Coon Dog Day, a celebration imbued with the town’s rich mountain heritage. Despite the humidity and light rain, a large crowd gathered for the event, eager to pay tribute to the coonhounds that have become symbolic of the area’s hunting traditions.  The day’s activities began with the Saluda Elementary School 5K Fun Run at 8 a.m. on Main Street, raising money for the Polk …