The Dec. 8 meeting of the Banner Elk Town Council opened with the swearing-in of the newly elected council members Mike Dunn ...

The Grandfather Challenge” program is sponsored by The Jason Project, Inc., which was formed by the parents of Jason Matthew ...

For the last 13 years, resident Lynne Lear has raised funds for kids in need during the holiday season by creating ...

Boone led the pack with a solid 7 inches of fresh snow, while both Beech Mountain and Banner Elk came in close behind at 6.5 inches. Jefferson picked up 4.1 inches, Blowing Rock measured 3.6 inches, ...

On December 9, 2025 in Banner Elk, North Carolina, USA, @Max_Frize shared a video of intense winter conditions. In the video, ...

Winter transforms the Blue Ridge into a wonderland of quaint shops, parades, skiing, and old-fashioned holiday charm perfect ...

Staff report BANNER ELK — Livingstone’s trip to Dunk Mountain ended with disappointment on Tuesday, as the Lees-McRae Bobcats held off the Blue Bears 73-70. Both teams are 3-4. Making the difference ...

Why stay in an apartment or house when you can stay in an actual castle? These options offer you a chance spend some time pretending to be royalty.

Asparagus spears arrive with perfect resistance to the bite, the roasted beet salad balances earthy and tangy elements with creamy goat cheese and vibrant blood orange vinaigrette, and the creamed ...

A Marshall County man accused of kidnapping did not appear in Magistrate Court this morning, choosing to waive his right to a speedy trial. His court hearing ...

SIX ARE IN ISOLATION. AN ELK IS SAFE AFTER DEPUTIES AND WILDLIFE STAFF IN HAYWOOD COUNTY WORKED TO REMOVE A SWING FROM ITS ANTLERS. ELK HAD BEEN SPOTTED WITH THAT BLUE SWING ON ITS ANTLERS. THE ...

IT’S A NEW DAY AND A NEW CHAPTER FOR WINSTON-SALEM FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS AS IT PREPARES TO INTRODUCE AND SWEAR IN ITS NEW SUPERINTENDENT, DOCTOR JOHN COMES TO EDUCATION. HE BRINGS MORE THAN 20 YEARS ...