Banner Elk, North Carolina

• Lees-McRae Presents Urinetown March 19 to 23
  

  Dates: Friday to Wednesday, March 19 to 23 Times: 7:30 p.m. all nights except 2:00 p.m. show Sunday Location: Lees-McRae College Hayes Auditorium, Banner Elk Cost: $12 adults/$5 students & kids "Don't let the title fool you - it's not a dirty play," assured Dr.

• Must-see stops along famous U.S. roads
  

  A A Olympic pride The Games are over, but visitors can find gold in this B.C. city and its surrounding areas that offer culture, cuisine and class.

• Man charged with stealing TV from hotel
  

  A man was arrested on Monday after police say he stole a TV from the hotel where he was staying.

• Wineries of North Carolina
  

  The family-owned wineries of North Carolina can be spotted from the sandy beaches of Newport, North Carolina, to the mountainous region of Banner Elk, North Carolina.

• Ski, Tube and Snowboard While You Still Can! - Epic 2009-10 Season...
  

  With the end of the ski season drawing near, resorts in the High Country have begun planning end of season events and posting closing dates.

• Their guess as good as yours? Four predictors for this week's weather
  

  The almanac also says winter will be colder than normal, primarily due to a cool March.

• View from the Top
  

  He called it his eyes to the world. Every day after class, Richard Wolfe spent the remaining hours of the day operating the 35mm film projector at Sophia Theater.

• Buxton named new president of Lees-Mcrae College
  

  BANNER ELK a ' The trustees of Lees-McRae College has appointed Barry M. Buxton as president of Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina.

• Strong Winds, Snow Hit NC Mountains 24 min ago
  

  Strong winds hit the North Carolina mountains Thursday, creating near whiteout conditions in areas like Banner Elk and Beech Mountain.

• Couple arrested for burglary in Boone
  

  A man and a woman have been arrested in Watuaga County, NC for allegedly burglarizing a home.

• Banner Elk, Avery County Begin Planning Centennial Celebrations
  

  A group of about 10 people braved the snow and wind to help kick off planning for Banner Elk's Centennial in 2011.

• Methodists package more than 100,000 meals for Haiti
  

  Despite a snowstorm the night before, Methodists from McDowell and several nearby counties pitched in Saturday to package much needed food for the earthquake victims in Haiti.

• Cheese House Gallery Features a Variations in Charcoala
  

  Charcoal works by Eddie Hudson and Caitlin Morehouse are on display at the Cheese House Gallery in Banner Elk during the month of February.

• Lees-McRae Presents The Vagina Monologues February 17
  

  Date: Wednesday, February 17 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Lees-McRae College Evans Auditorium, Banner Elk Cost: $12 general admission/$5 students On Wednesday, February 17, Lees-McRae College students, faculty, staff and alumni will present Eve Ensler's play The Vagina Monologues at 7:00 p.m. in Evans Auditorium on the campus in Banner Elk.

• Blizzard Conditions Persist In NC Mountains 13 min ago
  

  High winds and snow created white-out conditions in the North Carolina mountains.

• Help Banner Elk Celebrate Its 100th Birthdaya "Centennial Planning Meeting February 16
  

  Incorporated in 1911, the Town of Banner Elk will celebrate its Centennial next year - but the party planning starts now.

• Cook class, trips on auction block: The fundraiser will benefit St. Mary's Catholic School.
  

  Cook class, trips on auction block: The fundraiser will benefit St. Marya s Catholic School.

• Aiding Haiti: Local Groups, Organizations Support the Cause
  

  Many High Country nonprofits and other groups have taken up the plight of the Haitian people after the January 12, magnitude-7.0 earthquake, and have organized events, made donations and otherwise contributed what they can.

• Business Spotlight: Troya s 105 Dinera "Quality Casual Dining in a Family Atmosphere
  

  Troy's 105 Diner co-owners Sandy and Troy Byrum take a moment to smile with their sons, 15-year-old Matthew and 14-year-old J.B. . Photo by Corinne Saunders "People like it because it's comfortable," said Sandy Byrum, who co-owns Troy's 105 Diner along with her husband Troy.

City Description

Banner Elk is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 811 at the 2000 census. Banner Elk is located at 36°9′34″N 81°52′18″W / 36.15944°N 81.87167°W / 36.15944; -81.87167 (36.159561, -81.871649). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all of it land. The area surrounding the Elk River was inhabited by Cherokee Indians before western settlement, although no evidence of a permanent Cherokee settlement has ever been found. It is likely the area was used for hunting and fishing. The first permanent settlement was established by Martin L. Banner 1848. Although the Banner family originally came from Wales, Martin Banner moved from Forsyth County located in the piedmont region of North Carolina. Eventually, the Banner family grew to 55 members, and the area where they lived became known as Banner’s Elk. This name was later shortened to Banner Elk when the town was incorporated in 1911 (Heritage, 1976). As of the census of 2000, there were 811 people, 215 households, and 124 families residing in the town. The population density was 679.8 people per square mile (263.1/km²). There were 290

City Contained By:

• Avery County
• North Carolina
• United States of America

City Contains:

• Lees-McRae College

Timezones:

• North American Eastern Time Zone

Size:

• 3.1079857324 km squared

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