Mayland Community College, Cannon Hospital, Lees-McRae College and various large tree farms are also important local employers.

Lees-McRae College, a private-4-year liberal arts college that is Presbyterian Church affiliated.

She attended Lees-McRae College where she was awarded scholarships in running and cycling.

After the merge, the high school program was phased out and the institute was renamed in 1931 to Lees-McRae College, an accredited, coeducational junior college.

There are several dormitories at Lees-McRae College that provide multiple college living experiences.

In 1997, at age 17 he accepted both athletic and academic scholarships to attend Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina.

Lees-McRae College, located in Banner Elk, is also affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.

Lassiter attended Lees-McRae College in 1989.

In 1935, at age 17, he attended Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, NC.

He attended Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C., where he won letters in track, basketball and football.