What makes a good breakfast? Is it the fluffy scrambled eggs, a stack of hot pancakes drizzled with maple syrup, fresh-made bagels and assorted schmears, or the coffee creations we can’t help but ...

Smith Mountain Lake is famous for pristine waters, world-class fishing, friendly folks, water sports, and a relaxed atmosphere.Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, Smith Mountain ...

Ever had one of those perfect days on the lake, boating, fishing, tubing, and suddenly … hunger hits? (Cue the theme song from “Jaws.”) You’re out of snacks, forgot to pack a lunch, and you’re ...

Smith Mountain Lake has a seemingly endless amount of activities and entertainment opportunities for its many summer visitors and its growing number of full-time residents. Avenues for enjoyment may ...

From the death of beloved celebrity Leslie Jordan, to the installation of Rishi Sunak as Britain's newest prime minister, here's some of the top news from the last week.

The Discovery Shop at Smith Mountain Lake is inching toward $4 million in money raised for the American Cancer Society. The major milestone is expected to be hit sometime next month, just a few weeks ...

For the past 20 years, Vicki Gardner has been not just an icon of Smith Mountain Lake, but THE icon. She has worked diligently to showcase what is great about the community and is likely due some ...

Jason Dunovant Aug 21, 2022 Aug 21, 2022 Updated Sep 28, 2023 Smith Mountain Lake was recently showcased in a episode of Deep Water Salvage on The Weather Channel. On the show’s season finale on Aug.

With summer in full swing, it’s a good time to spend a moment considering dock safety practices. Falls off the dock happen far too often. Earlier this summer a man who had been working on his dock was ...

Emma Coleman 540-981-3198 Jul 30, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Updated Sep 7, 2023 A new statewide, searchable cold case database sparked a new lead in a 19-year-old murder investigation late last month. “I just ...

Smith Mountain Lake recorded its first significant boating incident of the year on July 21. At least three people were injured in a collision between a personal watercraft and a boat near channel ...

SHANNON KELLY The (Lynchburg) News & Advance May 26, 2022 May 26, 2022 Updated Jul 6, 2023 A Forest couple is working to raise awareness and advocate for preservation of the last standing former cabin ...