The town sits cradled in the Elk River Valley, surrounded by some of the most dramatic mountain scenery east of the Mississippi, with the imposing profile of Grandfather Mountain creating a backdrop ...

Banner Elk sits in the heart of the Elk River Valley, surrounded by some of the most breathtaking mountain scenery in the eastern United States, with the imposing profile of Grandfather Mountain ...

Monday Nov 17, 2025 5:21pm – The Avery County Sheriff's Office are requesting the public's assistance. Fire fighters from ...

BANNER ELK, N.C. (WBTV) - A wildfire has burned at least 120 acres in Western North Carolina, according to the latest update.

A large wildfire continues to expand across areas of Avery County. Emergency crews are currently on the scene in the Elk Valley community along Highway 194. Avery County Emergency Management, and the ...

Firefighters Respond To Brush Blaze In 1600 Block Of Banner Elk Highway Stay updated with the latest and breaking news on ...