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This Small North Carolina Town Is the Perfect Fall Escape—and It's Only 1.5 Hours From Asheville

Banner Elk has some of the best fall foliage in the state, plus apple orchards and Grandfather Mountain views. Every October, fuzzy caterpillars "race" up strings to predict the winter ahead during ...
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7 Western NC towns among 9 most scenic in the state: See why, World Atlas analysis

WorldAtlas named seven Western North Carolina towns among the nine most scenic in the state. The towns are Blowing Rock, Bryson City, Highlands, Lake Lure, Saluda, Banner Elk and Hot Springs. Some of ...
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Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen distribute thousands of meals in Western NC

Two thousand meals were on their way to Banner Elk Wednesday when a closed road rerouted them to Boone. “The most amazing thing happened — 2,000 meals were just dropped off from Raleigh,” said Emily ...