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Tucked away in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains sits Banner Elk, North Carolina – a place where nature puts on such a spectacular show that even the most dedicated city dwellers might find themselves ...

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 ...

AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — A brush fire near Banner Elk has been fully contained Wednedsay and is now under control, according to ...

BANNER ELK, N.C. — An eyesore in Banner Elk will soon be torn down after sitting vacant for more than 25 years. Eggers Construction recently purchased the old Cannon Memorial Hospital, which closed ...

On November 10, 2025 in Banner Elk, North Carolina, USA @Max_Frize shared a video showing heavy snow falling in his backyard. In the footage, snow is coming down steadily, quickly covering the ground, ...

Banner Elk Elementary is a public school located in Banner Elk, NC, which is in a distant rural setting. The student population of Banner Elk Elementary is 168 and the school serves PK-5. At Banner ...

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BANNER ELK — The Banner Elk Highway Fire is 100% contained at 160 acres after strategic firing operations on Tuesday. The ...