| Stanton | See South Creek. |
| Stanton Township | W Wilkes County. |
| Stanton's Gut | stream, begins in SE Wilson County at the NE outskirts of Stantonsburg and runs SW into Contentnea Creek after a course of approx. 2 mi. |
| Stanton-Harrold | See South Creek. |
| Stantonsburg | town in SE Wilson County on Contentnea Creek. Alt. 92. Inc. 1817. Post office name in 1828 was Stantonburgh. Named for Willie J. Stanton, one on the first commissioners, or James Stanton, first mayor. The former community of Moyton, named for Francis M. Moye, on the E outskirts of the town, is now a part of Stantonsburg. |
| Stantonsburg Township | S Wilson County. |
| Star | town in E Montgomery County. Inc. 1897. Named by Angus Leach, local merchant, because of the high elevation of the site, visible from all directions. Known first as Hunsucker's Store. Alt. 637. Produces textiles and hosiery. |
| Star Branch | rises near Oaks Knob, W Avery County, and flows NE into Roaring Creek. |
| Star Branch | rises in N central Yancey County and flows NW into Jacks Creek. |
| Star Hollow | valley of Star Branch, W Avery County. |