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Jeff Corwin partners with Lees-McRae College for new North Carolina television series, 'Jeff Corwin’s Sou...
BANNER ELK — Emmy®-winning conservationist, television host, and executive producer Jeff Corwin returns to national television this fall with “Jeff Corwin’s Southern Wild,” a new wildlife conservati...
The Caffeinated Elk: Where coffee, fudge and family fun meet
BANNER ELK — The Caffeinated Elk Fudgery and Coffeehouse, located beside Banner Elk T-Shirt Company, opened this May.
Woolly Worm Festival returns with expanded family activities, education, festival enhancements
BANNER ELK — The Woolly Worm Festival returns to downtown Banner Elk on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18, 2026, celebrating 49 years of Appalachian tradition, community impact and
Two arrested in Banner Elk for methamphetamine trafficking
Banner Elk police conducted an early morning traffic stop resulting in the discovery of 229 grams of suspected methamphetamine. Two individuals were arrested on multiple charges including trafficking methamp...
Building relationships, one pond at a time: High Country Koi opens in Banner Elk
BANNER ELK — High Country Koi opened Aug. 17. The business offers handcrafted koi ponds and natural water features to individuals and businesses in the High Country. Services include custom
Foscoe Home Team relocates, expands capacity
BANNER ELK — Foscoe Home Team has moved to a new location almost two years after opening in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Fire in Banner Elk destroys condominium
BANNER ELK — A structure fire on Penny Lane in Banner Elk in the late evening hours of Sunday, Aug. 16, demanded an all-page response by departments across Avery County,
Fire in Banner Elk destroys apartment complex, Foscoe VFD responds
BANNER ELK — A structure fire on Penny Lane in Banner Elk in the late evening hours of Sunday, Aug. 16, demanded an all-page response by departments across Avery County,
Mike Smith announced as Men's Volleyball head coach
BANNER ELK — Lees-McRae College Director of Athletics and Club Sports Ed Winters announced the addition of Mike Smith as the head men’s volleyball coach. Smith recently served as the
First Fruits Acai opens in Banner Elk with youth-focused mission
BANNER ELK — A new restaurant is bringing Acai bowls, smoothies, fresh fruit and a community-focused atmosphere to Banner Elk, where First Fruits Acai officially opened its doors Thursday, July
Turnstiles brings a night of fun and fundraising to Banner Elk
BANNER ELK — On Monday evening, July 20, the Billy Joel tribute band Turnstiles held a concert to raise money for Elk River Helping Hands. Held at The Village of
High Country trainer's health journey shapes mission of movement, accessibility, community
BANNER ELK — The rugged individualism woven through American history often idealizes pull-yourself-up-by-the-bootstraps tales of triumph. It favors fierce independence.
Rescue crews carry injured hiker off Profile Trail
BANNER ELK — Rescue crews hiked more than 2 miles to carry an injured hiker off Profile Trail on Friday afternoon.
Rescue crews carry injured hiker off Profile Trail
BANNER ELK — Rescue crews hiked more than two miles to carry an injured hiker off Profile Trail on Friday afternoon.
From boardroom to yoga mat: Avery Chamber hosts second Empower HER event
BANNER ELK — The Avery County Chamber of Commerce held its second Empower HER event on Wednesday, June 24, at Grandfather Vineyard and Winery. The sweet June sunshine and rolling
Gas lines relocated, NCDOT contractor begins replacing culvert
BANNER ELK – The N.C. Department of Transportation is replacing a culvert after a utility contractor finished relocating gas lines along an Avery County road.
WAMY Community Action raises $110,000 at annual 'Denim & Diamonds' fundraiser
BANNER ELK — WAMY Community Action is proud to announce that its annual "Denim & Diamonds" fundraiser raised $110,000 to support the fight against poverty in Watauga, Avery, Mitchell, and
LMC adds baseball to athletics program, names Donnie Suttles inaugural head coach
BANNER ELK — Lees-McRae College President Lee King and Director of Athletics Ed Winters announced on Monday, June 15, the addition of baseball as the college’s newest varsity sport and
Community donations rebuild Grandfather Winery's bridge destroyed by Helene
BANNER ELK — Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene tore away the bridge connecting Grandfather Vineyard and Winery to its property, the family-run business celebrated its rebuilt river crossing during
Grandfather Vineyard and Winery unveils new bridge
BANNER ELK — A new bridge at Grandfather Vineyard and Winery was unveiled Sunday afternoon, June 14, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by wine club members and community supporters.
WAMY Community Action raises $110K at annual 'Denim & Diamonds' fundraiser
BANNER ELK — WAMY Community Action has announced that its annual "Denim & Diamonds" fundraiser raised $110,000 to support the fight against poverty in Watauga, Avery, Mitchell and Yancey counties.
Banner Elk gas line relocation project to extend working hours this week
BANNER ELK — The current gas line relocation project on Highway 184 near Dobbins Road will be working through extended daylight hours this week.
Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan Service returns at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church
BANNER ELK — The community is invited to the 22nd annual Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan worship service at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church on Sunday, June 28, at 11 a.m. On