M. A. Pace General Store

M. A. Pace General Store Experience the charm of an old-fashioned hardware and general store. Historic M. A. Pace General Store founded in 1899 On Saturday, the M.A. M.A. Pace died.

Permanently closed.

By Jessica Goodman
Times-News Staff Writer

Published: Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 7:36 p.m. SALUDA — History has been kept alive in the small town of Saluda. Pace General Store reopened with new owners. Pace General Store opens
From bread and milk to rakes and paints, you can find it all at the historical store, which is celebrating 112 years of o

peration today, according to new owner Leon Morgan. Robert Pace had run the store after his father M.A. Robert Pace passed in October, and the Morgan family purchased it in April.

“We did a tribute to the Pace family on the left side when you walk in the store,” said new co-owner Leon Morgan. The store was started in 1899 by M.A. Pace and was later taken over by his daughters and son. The Morgan family, which has been living in Saluda for generations, has a older connection to the store. A grandfather, Gen. Benjamin Russell, worked in the store during the 1920s.

“He worked for M.A. Pace, the original owner,” said Tangie Ciarvolo, Leon Morgan’s daughter. On Saturday, it was a family affair to open the store. Granddaughters were behind the counter. Judy and Leon Morgan were walking about the store, among the food items on the left side and the hardware items on the right, greeting guests. Bits and pieces of history can be found throughout. The giant old cash register, which Robert Pace used until the store closed last fall, sits next to the new one. Original scales and carts are perched on display cases to illustrate the long history of the store. Local vegetables, jams and honey are available for purchase. At a ribbon cutting Saturday morning, Robert Pace’s daughter, Kay Richardson from Clinton came to cut it.

“I think it’s wonderful to have the opportunity to do this,” Leon Morgan said.

“We wanted to still keep it running the way it was,” Ciarvolo said. Ciarvolo added she grew up in Saluda and with the Pace Store

01/20/2026

This past Monday night at the Saluda Board of Commissioners meeting, the Historic Saluda Committee (HSC) officially discontinued its role as a committee under the jurisdiction of the City of Saluda. Building upon past successes, the newly formed nonprofit, Historic Saluda, Inc., will be able to operate more independently to carry out the original and ongoing mission of the HSC.

This change will provide Historic Saluda, Inc:
• Greater flexibility to pursue stronger advocacy efforts.
• Leveraging private funding through grants, donations, and fundraising initiatives.
• The ability to own and manage property.

Members of Historic Saluda, Inc. thanked city officials for their years of support and encouragement by presenting a plaque to Mayor Tangie Morgan.

Cindy Tuttle, President of Historic Saluda, Inc., stated, “On behalf of the Historic Saluda, Inc. Board of Directors, we wish to emphasize our desire to continue working with the City of Saluda in an advisory capacity related to our primary focus areas. We also wish to express our sincere appreciation for the City’s vision and support over the past 15.5 years. We look forward to continuing our partnership in the years ahead.”

Picture L to R: Cindy Tuttle, HSI President; Mayor Tangie Morgan; Cindy Bishop, HSI Secretary. Also present were David Twiggs, Treasurer (not pictured), and Nancy Pew and Mark Ray, at-large board members (in back).

Mayor Morgan pointed out a little interesting side note. All three women pictured in the foreground, including Mayor Morgan, are cousins from the Pace family. No one was really surprised! 😃

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At the M.A. Pace General Store in Saluda, North Carolina, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Open since 1899, it still has its original heart-pine floors, a 1914 brass cash register that still works, and the same hanging scale used to weigh produce over a century ago. The shelves are lined with local honey, jams, hardware, and baskets of old-fashioned candy. Locals still gather here to swap stories, just as they’ve done for generations. Kids once got sprayed with a water gun by the clerk if they got too rowdy. It’s part store, part museum, and pure small-town North Carolina.

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06/30/2025

Ready to roam Saluda on C**n Dog Day? 🐾

Whether you're chasing funnel cakes, cheering at the parade, or hunting down live music and vendors, this map will help you find your way through all the fun!

From the morning 5K to the starry night square dance—there’s something happening around every corner.

📍Parade route
🚌 Shuttle stops
🎶 Music stages
🐶 Dog show locations
🍔 Food & vendor areas

Drop by the Visitor Center if you need a printed copy—otherwise, we’ve got you covered right here.

🗺️ Printable map in the comments below!
Tag your C**n Dog Day crew and make a plan!

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06/30/2025

🐾 It’s almost time!
The 62nd Annual C**n Dog Day is happening Saturday, July 12—a celebration of community, tradition, and, of course, our four-legged friends.

Start the day with a 5K, catch the parade at 11, cheer on your favorite pups, and dance into the night under the stars.

Bring the whole crew and don't forget to tag your favorite moments: **nDogDay2025

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