Stuffing was the winner in the Star-Banner's online poll of favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. Of the 112 votes cast, 55 (49.1%) were for stuffing. Second place went to sweet potatoes/candied yams ...

A Banner Elk woman is reflecting on her survival of Hurricane Helene’s devastation, finding grief and gratitude, as she celebrates Thanksgiving with family. The wreckage left by Helene’s ...