The Saluda Board of Commissioners swore in newly hired city clerk Robert O’Dell during its Sept. 14 meeting. O’Dell, who lives in Fletcher, has a bachelor’s degree in political science and a masters degree in public administration from Western Carolina University. O’Dell began his employment with the city on Thursday, Sept. 17. Pictured is Saluda Mayor Fred Baisden swearing O’Dell in at the city’s meeting this week. (Photo by Leah Justice)