Banner Elk Archives

Sprucing Up the Banner Elk Band Shelter

The Town of Banner Elk, the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce and Lowe’s Home Improvement have teamed up to paint and repair the band shelter in Tate-Evans Park. Lowe’s Home Improvement generously donated paint, caulking, siding and labor to help improve the band shelter. The shelter gets a lot of use each summer as hundreds of people come to see concerts in the park. It is also used throughout the year for town celebrations, Tai Chi classes and even Santa! Photo by Liz Lanham

What’s Playing at the Movies? Jan. 9-16: Lone Survivor, Paranormal Activity, 47 Ronin and More!

Check out all of the great films that you can catch this week at the movies. Trailers included!
COMPILED BY MADISON V. FISLER

Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce’s First 2013 Summer Concert in the Park Featuring the King Bees

June 10, 2013. Thursday, June 20, will mark the opening concert of the much anticipated Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 Summer Concert in the Park. This performance, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Tate-Evans Town Park Stage, will feature the internationally loved musical sensation King Bees.
BY MADISON V. FISLER

Weekend Roundup: 12 Things To Do This Weekend; Check ‘em Out and Make Plans: Dec. 14 to 16

Dec. 14, 2012. This weekend has a variety of things to do for anybody in the High Country. Whether you are looking for something to relieve the week’s stress or a wild night on the town, the High country has something to offer that will trigger that interest. There are so many things to look forward to as the weekend quickly approaches.
COMPILED BY REBECCA GITLEN

Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce to Host Expanded ‘Holidays in the Park’ Celebration and Parade Friday

Dec. 4, 2012. The Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce along with the Town of Banner Elk will host a family-oriented holiday celebration, kicking off with a parade of lights in downtown Banner Elk. The festivities will then move to Tate Evans Park in Banner Elk and will feature the North Pole Express Train Ride, 800 luminaries and more.

Cobras Bite Bobcats, 80-78, On Double OT Buzzer-Beater

Dec. 3, 2012. Andrew Morris banked in a buzzer-beating layup in the second overtime period Saturday evening in Williams Gymnasium to lead the Coker College men’s basketball team to an 80-78 win in Conference Carolinas play, after battling back from a 14-point deficit late in the second half.

Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce to Host Expanded ‘Holidays in the Park’ Celebration and Parade Dec. 7

Nov. 23, 2012. The Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce along with the Town of Banner Elk will host a family-oriented holiday celebration kicking off with a parade of lights in downtown Banner Elk. The festivities then move to Tate Evans Park in Banner Elk and will feature the North Pole Express Train Ride, more than 800 luminaries and more.

Update on Kids’ Halloween Events! Some Cancelled, Some Postponed, But Many Still Happening Wednesday Night

Oct. 31, 2012. Due to the cold and snowy weather, some Halloween events have been cancelled or postponed, however, many events are still happening tonight on Halloween.
BY JESSE WOOD

Ski Or Ride Any North Carolina Ski Area A Gazillion Times This Winter Season with The Gold Card

Oct. 1, 2012. If you would like to ski or ride any North Carolina ski areas a gazillion times this season you’ll need two things, lots of time and… The Gold Card.

Two Seminars on Health Care Reform and its Impact on Small Businesses in the High Country To Take Place

Sept. 19, 2012. Two firms specializing in employee benefits will address the impacts of the recently passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on small businesses at two seminars – one on Wednesday, Sept. 26, and the other on Friday, Oct. 5.
BY JESSE WOOD

Watauga Democratic and Republican Chairs Speak to High Country Press About Mobilizing for Election Day

Aug. 27, 2012. With two months left until Election Day, Watauga County Republican Party Chair Matt Snyder and Watauga County Democratic Party Chair Diane Tilson spoke about their involvement in the party; preparations for the upcoming election; collaborations with party leaders; and core issues.
BY JESSE WOOD

The High Country Bucks State Trend: Foreclosure Filings Drop Nearly Double State Average, ‘Buyers’ Market’

July 31, 2012. Though the High Country – Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties – has experienced nearly 250 foreclosure filings this year, the percentage of local foreclosure filings has actually dropped 17 percent during the same period last year – from January through June.
BY JESSE WOOD

Comedy Central’s Jarrod Harris and Others to Perform at Barra Sushi’s Comedy Night on Thursday, July 12

July 6, 2012. Damaged Goodz Comedy presents Comedy Night Featuring Comedy Central’s Jarrod Harris, who is voice and co-writer of the YouTube sensation “Action Figure Therapy,” and other special guests on Thursday, July 12, at Barra Sushi in Banner Elk. See a video inside.
BY JESSE WOOD

Celebrate July 4 Tomorrow with Parades, Fireworks, Barbecue and Kid’s Events: Click to View Extensive List

July 3, 2012. Celebrate Independence Day tomorrow – and through the week – with parades, barbecue, fireworks and games for the kids. Check out our extensive list of July 4 events. There is something for everyone throughout the small towns and municipalities in the High Country.
BY JESSE WOOD

The Buck Haggard Band Featured at Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Concert in the Park

July 2, 2012. Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce’s third 2012 Summer Concert in the Park will Feature The Buck Haggard Band. The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Tate-Evans Town Park stage behind Bank of America on Highway 194. Bring your chairs or blankets and coolers. Food will also be available for purchase at the concert.

‘Tase of Avery’ Returns to Banner Elk at the Best Western on Thusday, May 24; 16 Restaurants Participating

May 7, 2012. On Thursday, May 24, kick off the summer season with the annual food tasting in Banner Elk. The Avery County Chamber of Commerce presents the second annual Taste of Avery from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Best Western in Banner Elk.

Avery County Native, Kirsten Mitchell, Third in Voting for Food & Wine’s ‘People’s Best New Chef’

March 8, 2012. UPDATE: Kirsten Mitchell, chef at Cameo 19 Hundred in Wilmington and formerly at Morel’s in Banner Elk, has made Food & Wine magazine’s list of top professional chefs. She is currently vying for the title of The People’s Best New Chef for 2012 and is now in third place in the voting!

Lees-McRae College and the Avery Chamber of Commerce Present Dinner With Greg LeMond

March 8, 2012. Lees-McRae College, in partnership with the Avery Chamber of Commerce, presents dinner with cycling legend Greg LeMond Saturday, March 24 on the campus of Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk. This fundraiser for the Lees-McRae College Cycling Program will include a ride with Greg LeMond at 1 p.m. on March 24, and a reception and dinner beginning at 6 p.m.

A Face of Banner Elk Passes Away – Jack Masters; ‘Mr. Banner Elk,’ ‘Mr. Lees-McRae,’ and ‘The Baron of Big Stone Gap’ Will Sorely Be Missed

March 1, 2012. Includes Photo Gallery! and Added Obituary BANNER ELK — Jack Masters, one of the most well liked figures in Banner Elk, passed away Wednesday morning. Standing 6 feet 6 inches tall, Masters was a bear of a man, though people who knew him thought of him as a gentle giant.
BY JESSE WOOD