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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 vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the...

Banner Elk’s popular Art on the Greene series continues in 2026 with shows four weekends of the summer. The shows fill the area in front of the Historic Banner Elk School with fine art from local and regional artists representing a variety of media, such as...

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 contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. The report is available at...

2026 dates: October 17-18 For almost 50 years, the town of Banner Elk has welcomed visitors from many states and countries to the annual Woolly Worm Festival. This family event co-hosted by the Avery County Chamber of Commerce and the Banner Elk Kiwanis Club welcomes more...