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Banner Elk Fire Rescue Auxilary Pie Auction Breaks Records

Despite the high summer temperatures, the heat couldn’t keep the crowds away from one of our favorite traditions—the Annual Pie Auction, hosted by the incredible Banner Elk Fire Rescue Auxiliary! With overwhelming support from our community, this year’s event set a new record, raising an outstanding $14,535 to support the fire department’s mission and operations. …Read Article

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The former Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital in Banner Elk to be demolished

After being vacant for 25 years, the former Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital in Banner Elk is scheduled for demolition. The “complex six-month process” starts Monday (June 30), according to Visit Banner Elk, the Official Visitor Guide by Banner Elk Tourism and Town Hall. The first 2-3 months will focus on the asbestos remediation of …Read Article

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Kenneth Brown - Elizabethton Star

Kenneth Brown, 63, Roan Mountain, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 14, 1961, in Banner Elk, North Carolina. He was a graduate of Cloudland High School. Kenneth retired from the City of Elizabethton. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charlie Brown and Hazel Johnson Parlier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Bryan and Harold Brown; a niece, Shaween Cornett; and a neph…Read Article

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Mr. Woolly Worm, long-serving Lees McRae employee and fixture of Avery County, Roy Krege passes

An Avery County man known as both Mr. Woolly Worm and “Pop” of Newland passed away last week. Roy Krege, age 82, “went Home to be with Jesus on Monday, June 16, 2025 at Watauga Medical Center at 3:28 pm, surrounded by his family.”, according to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. After moving to the …Banner Elk · Banner ElkRead Article

Registration open for North Carolina Wildlife Medicine Symposium at Lees-McRae College

BANNER ELK, N.C.—Veterinarians, veterinary technicians, wildlife rehabilitators, and pre-veterinary and veterinary students are invited to register for this year’s North Carolina Wildlife Symposium, held Sept. 25–28 at Lees-McRae College.   The Wildlife Medicine Symposium features three and a half days of educational presentations from experts across the field of wildlife medicine. Previous sessions have included presentations …Banner Elk · Banner ElkRead Article

Beloved community legend Roy Krege passes away

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AVERY COUNTY — Banner Elk and Avery County mourns a community champion with the passing on Monday, June 16, of longtime area volunteer and public figure Roy Krege.Banner Elk · Banner ElkRead Article

LMC celebrates records and biggest year of fundraising in institution’s 125-year history

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BANNER ELK — Lees-McRae College marked the end of its fiscal year by breaking records across the college.Banner Elk · Banner ElkRead Article

Elk River Helping Hands Concert featuring John Oates and Jim Lauderdale set June 20 - Elizabethton Star

Banner Elk, NC – The Elk River Helping Hands Concert Series announces its next event for Friday, June 20, at Hayes Auditorium on the campus of Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the concert is at 7 p.m. This extraordinary evening of music and community will feature Rock Hall of Famer John Oates (Hall and Oates) and the Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Jim Lauderdale, with proceeds benefiting Hur…Banner Elk · Banner ElkRead Article

Lees-McRae Summer Theatre presents first play in more than a decade, 'The Cottage'

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BANNER ELK — In a break from tradition, Lees-McRae Summer Theatre, the college’s beloved annual professional theatre series, presents a new play, “The Cottage.” The show is the second of the 2025 season, and will run Sunday, June 22 through…Banner Elk · Banner ElkRead Article

Banner Elk Hosting Summer of Music

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BANNER ELK – The town will host its first-ever Summer of Music, with top-level national, regional and local acts taking the stage at a variety of venues.Cardiff, United Kingdom · CardiffSee the Story

Art on the Greene returns in 2025

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BANNER ELK - Art on the Greene is a cherished summer tradition in Banner Elk, and the celebration of the region's rich artistic heritage and vibrant community spirit is back in 2025. Held four times each summer on Memorial Day,…Art · Banner ElkRead Article

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