Banner Elk Volunteers Ask for Cash Donations to Help Victims Get Back Up on Their Feet While Still Providing Basic Necessities

October 7, 2024 On Sunday afternoon the Banner Elk donation center was a hotbed of activity. Situated in the old Historic Banner Elk School, the Resource Center has been the place where local volunteers have been receiving donations. Volunteers were busy receiving, sorting and organizing donations of everything from toilet paper, to paper towels, to diapers, to canned soup, even MREs that have arrived from across the region. Nancy Owen of Banner Elk who directs the town’s Tourism Development Authority was on hand helping to coordinate the process Through purely exhausted eyes but with the vibrancy of the energizer bunny she remarked that, while overwhelmingly grateful for all of these donations, what the residents of Banner Elk and surrounding communities really need now was cash assistance. “We need cash. We are able to fill peoples basic needs of food and drinking water which they need in order to survive, but these folks are going to need money to move beyond this tragedy.” By Dolores Smith

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BEEch Mountain’s BEE Happy Farmers’ Market is September 6th Featuring 40 Vendors

August 21, 2024 Buzz on up to BEEch Mountain on Friday, September 6th for our sweetest Farmers’ Market of the season.  Our theme this month is “Bee Happy,” and this market will showcase our local honey and bee-product vendors.  Stop by the “BEE Educated Station” presented by the High Country Beekeepers and learn about our flying friends, see the inside workings of a hive, pick up recipes and other free info. 40 vendors will showcase their local fresh organic produce, honey, baked goods, plants, flowers, microgreens, gourmet dog treats, fine art, homemade crafts, jewelry, body and hemp products, leather, woodwork, farm raised chicken/beef/pork/eggs, ice cream and much more.

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Beech History Museum’s New Exhibit Reveals Early 1900s Medical Care; Admission is Free

August 5, 2024 Medical care today is far different than 100 years ago.  The new exhibit at the Beech Mountain Museum looks back in time and explores healing through the life of Dr. William Jackson Love, a much loved “saddlebag doctor,” who treated people on Beech Mountain in the early part of the 20th century. The exhibit contains many of his tools, textbooks and ledgers, which were made available by his grandsons, Doug and Jack Love.

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Celebrate National Farmers Market Week and USA Olympic Team at Beech Mountain’s Farmers Market on Friday, August 2nd

July 17, 2024 We will celebrate National Farmers Market Week and the USA Olympic Team on Friday, August 2nd at the Beech Mountain Farmers’ Market.  40 vendors will showcase their local fresh organic produce, honey, baked goods, plants, flowers, microgreens, gourmet dog treats, fine art, homemade crafts, jewelry, body and hemp products, leather, woodwork, farm raised beef/pork, ice cream and much more. And celebrate with a sample of Mookie’s Kettle Korn while supplies last! Ample parking, Doggie Hospitality, Town Welcome Station and music add to your market experience.

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Santa Visits Beech Mountain’s Farmers’ Market July 5th with Over 40 Vendors

June 20, 2024 Santa will HIKE through the Beech Mountain Farmers’ Market on Friday, July 5th from 2 – 6pm.  FREE photo opportunities, children’s holiday craft/gift making station, plus patriotic temporary tattoos and spirit beads are all part of the fun up on Beech Mountain! Over 40 vendors will showcase their local fresh organic produce, honey, baked goods, ice cream, plants, flowers, microgreens, gourmet dog treats, art, homemade crafts, jewelry, body and hemp products, farm raised beef/pork/eggs and much more.

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It’s A ZOO on BEECH! Beech Mountain’s 1st Farmers’ Market is this Friday, June 7th

June 5, 2024 At Beech Mountain’s 1st Farmers’ Market of the year, Friday, June 7th, expect to see some new furry friends.  “We’ve added a new Farm Animal Petting Zoo to the market,” explained Sandy Carr, volunteer market manager.  “Katelyn Turpin from Goats and Does Soap Company will bringing her bright pink corral filled with a variety of farm animals for visitors to meet.” Turpin, a veterinary technician, is new to the Farmers’ Market but she and her husband Dustin have been rescuing animals for years.  She estimates that they have worked to rehabilitate and place over 100 animals in the past 6 years.  Dustin is one of the paramedics that serves on Beech Mountain’s 24/7 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Unit.

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Beech Mountain’s Farmers’ Market OPENS June 7th;  “Watch Us Grow” is the Theme

May 15, 2024 “Watch Us Grow” is the theme for Beech Mountain’s 1st Farmers’ Market of the year on Friday, June 7th.  “We’ve grown to 36 farmers, artists and local craft vendors, all sharing a wide assortment of homegrown and handmade products…there really is something for everyone at the market.”  remarked Sandy Carr, Volunteer Market Manager. Markets will be held on the first Friday of the month, June – October, from 2 – 6pm in the public parking lot across from Fred’s General Mercantile.  At the June Market, the 1st 100 attendees will receive free white pine seedlings to plant courtesy of the Buckeye Recreation Center and a free market shopping bag.  June’s Special Guest is the High Country Hottest Blogger Jen Gemberling with over 19k followers @ncmountaintraveler.  She will be sharing her social media and local knowledge at the Town’s Community News Tent from 2 – 4pm.

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Beech Mountain Resort Announces the Return of its Annual Outdoor Concert Summer Series

May 13, 2024 North Carolina’s Beech Mountain Resort has announced the return of its annual outdoor concert series this summer. The series will kick off June 8 with performances by The String Cheese Incident and The Wood Brothers; followed by an extended Party on the Mountain weekend July 19-21 with NEEDTOBREATHE, Dispatch, Greensky Bluegrass, Yola, and Maggie Rose; with Sylvan Esso and Soccer Mommy rounding out the season on August 10. 

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Beech Mountain’s Farmers’ Market Keeps GROWING in 2024 Starting This June

April 19, 2024  Nearly 3,000 people visited Beech Mountain’s Farmers’ Markets in 2023;  doubling the market’s first year attendance. “We have a great market day, time slot, tons of community support and one of the best views in the high country,” remarked Sandy Carr, Volunteer Market Manager.  “Our farmers, artists and local craft vendors bring us such a wide assortment of homegrown and handmade products…there really is something for everyone at the market.” Markets will be held on the first Friday of the month, June – October, from 2 – 6pm in the public parking lot across from Fred’s General Mercantile.  The theme for the June 7th market is “Watch Us Grow”.  The first 100 attendees will receive free white pine seedlings to plant.

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Lineup Announced for 2024 Beech Mountain Summer Concert Series with Five Dates

March 13, 2024 North Carolina’s Beech Mountain Resort has announced the return of its annual outdoor concert series this summer. The series will kick off June 8 with performances by The String Cheese Incident and The Wood Brothers; followed by an extended Party on the Mountain weekend July 19-21 with NEEDTOBREATHE, Dispatch, Greensky Bluegrass, Yola, and Maggie Rose; with Sylvan Esso and Soccer Mommy rounding out the season on August 10.

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Beech Mountain Resort’s “Runs for Buns” Colon Cancer Fundraiser Is This Weekend

March 5, 2024 Let’s come together, once again, to kick colon cancer’s butt, pun intended. No one should lose a person they love, so let’s ski, snowboard, show up and raise funds for the cause! Not a skier or snowboarder? No problem. Register to be a fundraiser to participate in a great event and win incredible prizes! Runs for Buns is similar to a run or walk to support cancer; participants can ask family and friends to pledge per ski run or make a simple donation. Participants range in age, and many do not even ski. Join us for a day of skiing, snowboarding, and fun, all for a good cause.

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Beech Mountain’s Christmas Parade Details Announced

November 29, 2023 Beech Mountain, NC, November 29, 2023 – The theme for the Town of Beech Mountain’s 4th Annual Christmas Parade is “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas!”  This year’s Grand Marshal is Frosty the Snowman.  The Parade will take place on Thursday, December 21st at 4pm.  The route runs along the Beech Mountain Parkway starting at the Ski Resort and ending just past Town Hall.Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Frosty Immediately after the Parade in the Brick Oven Pizzeria side room, next to the mini-golf course.  Give Santa your wish-letter, pose for a family photo and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies during this free, “small-town” celebration.

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Senator Hise and Representative Greene Honored

November 20, 2023 Beech Mountain, NC – Senator Ralph Hise and Representative Dudley Greene were honored at a reception given by the Beech Mountain Town Council. Both legislators received a Proclamation of Appreciation from the Town Council for their work, along with Representative Ray Pickett, to provide $14 million dollars for a drought mitigation project for the town in North Carolina’s recently passed budget.

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Town of Beech Mountain Again Under Stage 1 Water Restrictions

November 1, 2023 Beech Mountain, NC, – The Town of Beech Mountain announces Stage 1 Water Restrictions for all residents, visitors, and businesses on the mountain. Stage 1 is triggered when water stops flowing over the dam and is a voluntary reduction of 5% of water usage. If significant, sustained precipitation doesn’t occur, the town will enter Stage 2 when the water level drops four feet below the spillway. Stage 2 will require mandatory conservation.

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FREE Concert at Beech Mountain Farmer’s Market

October 3, 2023 Friday, October 6th is the Season Finale Farmers’ Market up on Beech Mountain.  In addition to a FREE Concert by rock radio tribute band Rockworx, we will be celebrating the apple harvest with vendors selling a wide variety of locally grown apples and other Fall products.

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Santa Visits Beech Mountain’s Farmers’ Market July 7th

September 26, 2023  Santa is on summer vacation.  He will be HIKING through the Beech Mountain Farmers’ Market on Friday, July 7th.  Come visit Santa from 4 – 6pm and learn what he loves to do on the mountain.  FREE photo opportunities and children’s activity area. PLUS…35 vendors will showcase their local fresh organic produce, honey, baked goods, ice cream, plants, flowers, microgreens, gourmet dog treats, art, homemade crafts, jewelry, body and hemp products, farm raised beef/poultry/eggs and much more.  

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Getting “Corny” at the Farmers’ Market

July 16, 2023 On Friday, September 1st at the Beech Mountain Farmers’ Market expect a little more “corning around” than usual.As our local farmers show off their summer produce, the Beech Mountain Volunteer Fire and Police Departments will toss it up during the Town’s Annual Cornhole Challenge.  In addition, Mookie’s Kettle Korn will give away 100 Free Samples to celebrate the corn harvest.

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Celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week Up On Beech Mountain On Friday, August 4

July 30, 2023 Beech Mountain will be celebrating National Farmers’ Market Week on Friday, August 4 at the Farmers’ Market. 35 vendors will showcase their local, fresh, and organic produce, honey, baked goods, plants, flowers, microgreens, gourmet dog treats, art, homemade crafts, jewelry, body and hemp products, farm-raised beef, poultry, and eggs, and so much more.

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Celebrate National Farmers Market Week Up on Beech Mountain

July 20, 2023 We will be celebrating National Farmers Market Week on Friday, August 4th at the Beech Mountain Farmers’ Market. 35 vendors will showcase their local fresh organic produce, honey, baked goods, plants, flowers, microgreens, gourmet dog treats, art, homemade crafts, jewelry, body and hemp products, farm raised beef/poultry/eggs and much more.  

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Santa Visits Beech Mountain’s Farmers’ Market July 7th

June 29, 2023 Santa is on summer vacation.  He will be HIKING through the Beech Mountain Farmers’ Market on Friday, July 7th.  Come visit Santa from 4 – 6pm and learn what he loves to do on the mountain.  FREE photo opportunities and children’s activity area.

PLUS…35 vendors will showcase their local fresh organic produce, honey, baked goods, ice cream, plants, flowers, microgreens, gourmet dog treats, art, homemade crafts, jewelry, body and hemp products, farm raised beef/poultry/eggs and much more.

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High Country Real Estate: High Country Snapshot

May 25, 2023 The High Country is made up of seven counties, a lot of small towns, vibrant communities and an amazing amount of charm and character! It would be impossible to cover every community when looking at Real Estate in the High Country but occasionally, we like to take a look at  some of the larger communities in the area and tell you about some of the real estate that has sold in the past 90 days. Paige Carter, REALTOR, Blue Ridge Realty & Investments, LLC

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Beech Mountain Resort Shares Lineup for 2023 Summer Music Series

March 14, 2023 Beech Mountain, NC – North Carolina’s Beech Mountain Resort is pleased to announce the return of its annual outdoor concert series this summer. This year, programming will take place on June 10, July 15, and August 12, and will feature The Revivalists with Son Little, Amos Lee with Langhorne Slim, and Grace Potter with Morgan Wade, respectively.

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The KG Ripple Effect Award: Cancer survivor Wayne Miller to be honored at Not So Gala, Gala, featuring bluegrass legend Sam Bush

March 1, 2023 BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC – Friday evening, March 3rd, will be a special one at Beech Mountain Resort, as the ski area hosts its first-ever Not So Gala, Gala to benefit the Colon Cancer Coalition, and honors the winner of the inaugural KG Ripple Effect Award. The award recognizes someone with ties to colon cancer – a survivor, healthcare worker or volunteer – who exhibits strength, compassion and a commitment to community. It is named for Kelly-Grier Costin, a Beech Mountain Resort family member who passed away on March 19, 2021, after a spirited three-year battle with colon cancer.

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RUNS FOR BUNS 2023 Annual Event Adds Gala Concert to Raise Awareness and Funds to Defeat Colon Cancer

February 9, 2023 Beech Mountain Resort’s Runs for Buns, an annual fundraiser benefitting the Colon Cancer Coalition, expands in 2023 with an evening of music featuring cancer survivor and bluegrass legend Sam Bush. Bush performs at the inaugural Not So Gala, Gala on Friday evening March 3, kicking off a weekend in which skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes on Saturday, March 4, to raise funds and awareness to defeat colon cancer.

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