Most of Banner Elk's restaurants and shops reopen this week after nearly two months of recovery and repair efforts following Helene. Town officials said business owners in the area are excited to ...

BANNER ELK, N.C. — It will take major heavy lifting ... this area aren’t letting the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene keep them from helping their neighbors in need.

Though getting back on their feet will take some time, residents of Banner Elk say the area's strong sense of community will allow the town to keep thriving. If you have been affected by Helene ...

A Banner Elk woman reflects on her survival of Hurricane Helene’s devastation, finding grief and gratitude as she celebrates Thanksgiving with family. Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change ...

Banner Elk is set to welcome visitors for the first time since Helene.The town is expected to re-open the week of Thanksgiving. Helene hit the area ahead of a critical time for tourists.

Banner Elk leaders are advising people, residents and business owners to leave the area Friday due to devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The Visit Banner Elk Facebook page posted on Friday ...

Volunteers load food, clothes and other supplies in Banner Elk, N.C. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, to be delivered to communities in Avery County impacted by Hurricane Helene. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown ...