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Her Town Washed Away: How Nancy Owen Revived Banner Elk After Hurricane Helene

Her Town Washed Away: How Nancy Owen Revived Banner Elk After Hurricane Helene

by Zoe Yarborough

Nancy Owen helped build a Walmart-like distribution center after the hurricane that even FEMA couldn't believe. Now, Banner Elk's tourism director is ready and eager to welcome you back to the "hidden gem of the High Country!" Image: Nancy Owen

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