Banner Elk NC Tourism Information

Winners of the Avery Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year, Woman of the Year and Business of the Year awards will be announced Thursday, September 16, at a dinner at The Hearthstone Restaurant in Banner Elk.

David and Andrea Moss of Shelby announce the engagement of their daughter, Shelley Dawn Moss, to Eric Clarke Snyder.

Renowned Southern writer and humorist Bill Thompson will speak Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Southern Pines, 200 E. New York Ave.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 ISSUE Boone-based bluegrass band Amantha Mill Here's a listing of free concerts - most are outdoors - in the High Country in the next couple of weeks.

Date: Saturday, September 18 Times: 7:00 a.m. marathon/7:30 a.m. half marathon Location: Valle Crucis Elementary School Costs: $67.60 marathon, $47.50 half marathon before September 11/$10 more after Phone calls of curiosity have been fielded by organizers of the first Run for the Red marathon and half marathon.

Renowned Southern writer and humorist Bill Thompson will speak Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Southern Pines, 200 E. New York Ave.

Riders up to age 12 can ride laps on their bicycle, tricycle, or scooter to help raise money for St.

Scott McKinney, of Banner Elk, will become Vice President, Business and Finance/CFO at A-B Tech Sept.

Date: Saturday, September 4 Time: 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Location: Broyhill Inn and Conference Center, Boone Cost: $25 advance/$30 gate There will be 56 breweries in town for the High Country Beer Fest on September 4 at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center.

Date: Saturday and Sunday, September 4 and 5 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday/10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday Location: Banner Elk Elementary School field Cost: Free admission Mountain Top Promotions and its owner Pat Fay will host one last Fine Art & Craft Show before summer is over in the High Country.