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 locals know what to expect during breakfast at Old Oak Cafe — hearty portions, affordable prices, and a warm-welcoming atmosphere. Dining here feels like pulling up a chair at the ...

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 ...

Rihanna began her Super Bowl halftime show hanging high above the field. She wore a puffy, bright red jumpsuit as she stood on a transparent square that moved her up and down as she hovered in the air ...

Rock Outdoors recently announced plans to have its newest location at Smith Mountain Lake open by late summer of 2023. This will be the third location for the boat dealership, service and outdoor ...

With harvest behind and the winter holidays ahead, Smith Mountain Lake residents should know there are plenty of places to get locally-raised food for all of this year’s big meals. Mindy Hartbecke has ...

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 ...

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.

Stray voltage is any unwanted electrical current. Some stray voltage is normal and acceptable in an electric grid. It is usually confined to the grounding system at a home or in the power company’s ...

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 ...