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Sounds of a bubbling brook to start your day. #BannerElk #Breathe #BlueRidgeMountains
#RockinTuesday #SnowAndIce
December 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
poop3y3.bsky.social
Good leaf good color frog like #froglikeme #nature #art #blueskyart #photography #outdoors #naturesky #parks #nc #waterfall #fall #lumix #artsky #mountains #bannerelk
September 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
jeffhancockphoto.com
796 Image Star Trail Banner Elk, NC, 1/2/25 9:22pm to 4:56 am
From Mom & Dad's condo balcony.
30-second images are stacked in StarStax software to show the movement of the stars
#bannerelk #appalachia #astrophotography #startrail #photography
January 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
poop3y3.bsky.social
Thought cousins lived on land but cousins also float #froglikeme #photography #nature #naturesky #art #newt #nc #bannerelk #outdoors
Two newts floating in water. One newt is partially covered by a red leaf.
September 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
antlerposting.bsky.social
and how has it been a year since one of the most insane drives of my life

#ncwx #helene #boone #bannerelk #tn #nc #photography
October 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
marybeths-bakers.bsky.social
Beautiful monarch butterfly pit stop on matching #goldenrod #migration #BlueRidgeMountains #BannerElk #perfection
Orange and golden yellow wings stand out on a Monarch Butterfly feasting on Goldenrod during migration in the High Country of North Carolina
September 20, 2026 at 11:27 PM
runharmony.bsky.social
The Milky Way stretches across the night sky above Grandfather Mountain near Banner Elk, NC—a perfect moment under one of the darkest skies in the Southeast. #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay #BannerElk #NorthCarolina #Astronomy #BlueSkyArtShow
A breathtaking view of the Milky Way arcs across the night sky above Grandfather Mountain near Banner Elk, North Carolina. The photo captures the sheer brilliance of countless stars scattered across the cosmos, with the dense galactic core visible as a soft, glowing band stretching horizontally. In the foreground, a rocky outcrop and surrounding grassland add depth and grounding to the celestial spectacle. The subtle purples and blues of the night enhance the sense of awe and stillness. Grandfather Mountain, known for its rugged beauty and dark skies, provides the perfect vantage point to witness such a stunning astronomical scene.
June 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
poop3y3.bsky.social
Sometimes get scared bird peck my legs off #froglikeme #nature #naturesky #nc #outdoors #parks #geese #ducks #photography #wildlife #birding #fall #bannerelk #art #artsky
Image of a stream and bank with several ducks and geese in the mid and back ground. One goose is centered in the shot looking at the camera.
September 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
poop3y3.bsky.social
Flying flapjacks for a frog like me #yumyum #froglikeme #photography #nature #art #naturesky #flowers #bannerelk #pollinators #lumix
Close up of purple ironweed flower with two butterflies. One butterfly is blurred and flying upward. The other butterfly, a monarch, is sitting on a cluster of flowers to the right of the image.
September 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
wataugaonline.bsky.social
🍂✨ There’s a line of trees in Banner Elk that always steals the show every fall — bursting with the most vibrant colors! If you’re craving that perfect autumn vibe, this spot is a must-see. 🍁🌳. Video: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline #FallVibes #BannerElk #AutumnColors #NatureLovers
October 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
wnctimes.bsky.social
Helping Hands Concert: Jimmy Fortune and Darin & Brooke Aldridge wnctimes.com/community/ev... #wnc #wncnews #wncmountains #wncevents #liivemusic #countrymusic #liveconcerts #fundraising #events #summer #summerconcert #bluegrass #bannerelk
Helping Hands Concert: Jimmy Fortune and Darin & Brooke Aldridge - 6th Jun, 2025
(6th Jun, 2025) The Helping Hands Concert Series brings stars from across the music spectrum to Banner Elk this summer for three benefit concerts. Shows take place at Hayes Auditorium on the campus of...
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May 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
rockielynne.bsky.social
We always have such a great time out in Banner Elk. It was a blast spending the weekend with the band—these guys are my family. #BannerElk
June 16, 2025 at 10:33 PM
wnctimes.bsky.social
Ridgeline Investment Partners Expands Foothold in High Country with Banner Elk Hotel Acquisition wnctimes.com/article/ridg... #wncnews #travelnc #nctravel #wncmountains #wnctravel #wncnews #wncoutdoors #skiing #travel #northcarolina #nc #bannerelk #businessnc #businesswnc
August 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
wnctimes.bsky.social
Hit the Road: Your Easy High Country Escape Starts in Banner Elk wnctimes.com/travel/10322... #wncnews #wnctravel #nctravel #westernnc #wncmountains #blueridgemountains #hikingwnc #hiking #northcarolina #planningvacation #vacation #familyfun #travelnc #bannerelk #smalltowns
Hit the Road: Your Easy High Country Escape Starts in Banner Elk
Travel news, tourism, rentals, hiking, waynesville, maggie valley, lake junaluska, asheville, north carolina, sylva, dillsboro, cullowhee, bryson city, nantahal
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April 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
rockielynne.bsky.social
Hope you're all having a fantastic weekend! Here's a little #ShreddinSunday from our set out in #BannerElk awhile back. This one's got the whole band in it, so definitely watch 'til the end!
July 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
wataugaonline.bsky.social
🔥 BREAKING: Wildfire near Banner Elk/Beech Mountain. A wildfire is burning out of control along Banner Elk Highway in Avery County. Video: Two clips edited to one. Video: Shawn Stricklen #BannerElk #BeechMountain #AveryCounty #WildFire #NCFire
November 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
wataugaonline.bsky.social
🏔️ Friday evening webcam check — Mountain City TN (72°F), Lees-McRae/Banner Elk (67°F), Beech Mountain Resort (63°F), Buckeye Lake/Beech Mtn (66°F). Happy Friday, High Country! 🌿 📋 ResortCams #HighCountryNC #BeechMountain #BannerElk #HappyFriday
April 10, 2026 at 10:04 PM
wnctimes.bsky.social
Blue Ridge Parkway Progress: 12 Miles Reopen Between Blowing Rock and Linville Falls wnctimes.com/news/10587-b... #wnc #wncmountains #blueridgemountains #blueridgeparkway #wncnews #bannerelk #travelnc #wnctravel #travelnews #asheville
Blue Ridge Parkway Progress: 12 Miles Reopen Between Blowing Rock and Linville Falls
Local news, tourism, rentals, hiking, waynesville, maggie valley, lake junaluska, asheville, north carolina, sylva, dillsboro, cullowhee, bryson city, nantahala
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July 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
wataugaonline.bsky.social
The former Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital in Banner Elk is entering final demolition phases after 27 years vacant. wataugaonline.com/demolition-o... #BannerElk #AveryCounty #HighCountryNC
Demolition of Historic Banner Elk Hospital Enters Final Phase After 27 Years Vacant
The former Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital in Banner Elk is entering the final phases of demolition, more than 27 years after the building was vacated. According to a recent update from Visit Bann...
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July 30, 2026 at 6:12 PM
wataugaonline.bsky.social
🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: NC 184 near Banner Elk — lane closures possible June 1–5 while crews relocate gas lines ahead of Helene culvert replacement. Flaggers on site. Permanent repairs expected later this year. 📋 NCDOT

wataugaonline.com/lane-closure... #BannerElk #NCTraffic #NCDOT #HurricaneHelene
Lane Closures Expected in Avery County Next Week, relocate gas lines for upcoming culvert replacement
BANNER ELK – The N.C. Department of Transportation is preparing to replace a culvert Hurricane Helene damaged. Beginning Monday, June 1, crews may close lanes of N.C. 184 between Dobbins Road and Hick...
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May 29, 2026 at 7:56 PM
wataugaonline.bsky.social
Jeff Corwin returns to national TV this fall with "Jeff Corwin's Southern Wild," filmed across NC in partnership with Lees-McRae College. Premieres Oct. 3 on ABC stations nationwide. wataugaonline.com/jeff-corwin-... #LeesMcRae #BannerElk #HighCountryNC
Jeff Corwin Partners With Lees-McRae College for New North Carolina TV Series
BANNER ELK, N.C. — Emmy®-winning conservationist, television host, and executive producer Jeff Corwin returns to national television this fall with “Jeff Corwin’s Southern Wild,” a new wildlife conser...
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September 9, 2026 at 8:58 PM
wnctimes.bsky.social
Just in Time for Peak Season: Key Stretch of Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens wnctimes.com/article/just... #PeakSeason #BlueRidgeParkway #BlueRidgeParkwayNC #NCTravelNews #BannerElk #WncMountains #WNCnews #FallTravel #AshevilleTravel #Asheville #WncTravel #NCToursim #VisitWNC #VisitNC #Autumn
Just in Time for Peak Season: Key Stretch of Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens | WNC Times
WNC News -- August 10, 2026: Good news for High Country residents and leaf watchers! Visit Banner Elk announced that most of the Blue Ridge Parkway section between Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mounta...
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August 10, 2026 at 3:49 PM
wataugaonline.bsky.social
Lees-McRae College enrollment has never been higher — apps up 26%+, deposits up nearly 12% for 2026-27. New 144-bed housing, new sports programs, and 2 new grad degrees coming. wataugaonline.com/lees-mcrae-c... #BannerElk #HighCountryNC
Lees-McRae College Exceeds Enrollment Goals, Expands Housing to Accommodate More Students
BANNER ELK, N.C. — Enrollment numbers for the 2026-27 academic year are rolling in, and while higher education institutions across the country grapple with the challenges of the demographic cliff, dem...
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August 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
educativ.bsky.social
🎨 Dive into color! We're hiring a Full-Time Sales Associate for our Paint Department in Banner Elk, NC (Store 1834). Join our vibrant team! #JobOpening #Hiring #SalesAssociate #BannerElk educativ.net/jobs/job/299...
January 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM