This holiday season is extra special for the town of Banner Elk NC ... the devastation Hurricane Helene brought. As a small North Carolina mountain town whose economy is largely tourism-dependent ...

Explore charming mountain towns in North Carolina with stunning hiking trails, local culture, and delicious food options. From small mountain towns like Banner Elk and Blowing Rock to larger areas ...

A Banner Elk woman ... flooding in her Banner Elk home. “At the end of the day, that’s all I have.” Hurricane Helene, the deadliest and most damaging storm in North Carolina’s history ...