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.

After the last whispers of gold and crimson fade from the ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains and before winter sets in, there ...

BANNER ELK — A single act of generosity is helping strengthen the skills of local firefighters. Banner Elk Volunteer Fire and Rescue recently received a donated vehicle that will serve a vital role in ...

BANNER ELK – The Woolly Worm Festival returns to downtown Banner Elk on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 and 19, 2025, celebrating 48 years of tradition and community support. After a one-year ...

The weekly rent for 25 Banner Street, O'Connor is $670 per week. When is 25 Banner Street, O'Connor available to rent? 25 Banner Street, O'Connor is available to rent from Monday 17th November, 2025.

GALINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — For those looking to catch sight of an elk in the Smokies, the annual elk breeding season is underway in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Elk gather in mixed herds ...

When Nancy Owen first moved to Banner Elk, North Carolina, she thought it would be a one-year adventure in the ski industry before graduate school. That was nearly three decades ago. Today, as the ...

WorldAtlas named seven Western North Carolina towns among the nine most scenic in the state. The towns are Blowing Rock, Bryson City, Highlands, Lake Lure, Saluda, Banner Elk and Hot Springs. Some of ...