Enjoy a richness of culture and adventure in Banner Elk, North Carolina! Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the North Carolina High Country, Banner Elk is a place that blends small town relaxation with the amenities of a larger city. Visitors and locals alike are able to experience the great outdoors, fabulous dining, theater and the arts, family attractions, and the two largest winter sports venues in the South here in Banner Elk, NC.
Avery County took a hard hit from Hurricane Helene on September 27, 2024, but we are making great progress on our recovery and welcome you back.
2025 Annual Drinking Water Report
This year's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available. This report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality. Included are details about the Towns of water, what it
K9 Que Get Body Armor Donation
Banner Elk Police Department, NC, K9 Que will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Que’s
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