The foundation for the dam that today holds back Smith Mountain Lake was laid more than 500 million years ago. In the late Pre-Cambrian era, long before the appearance of dinosaurs, fish, land plants ...

Stacker presents the worst comedy films of all time, based on data from IMDb and Metacritic. Each film needed at least 2,500 votes on IMDb to qualify.

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 ...

Laker Magazine this year is celebrating several businesses that have served the Smith Mountain Lake community since its very early years. Part 1 (in July/August issue, available online at ...

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 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 ...

Since it began in 1991, the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour has donated more than $3.8 million to local charities. “We are delighted to have eight deserving charities work with us once again to ...

Let’s face it: gifting can be stressful. On the giving end, it’s the process of finding something that not only shows you care but that the recipient will enjoy. On the receiving end, it’s crossing ...

Appalachian Power is advising property owners and visitors that the Smith Mountain Lake will exceed its full pond level by three feet by Friday morning. Normal full pond level at Smith Mountain Lake ...

Hidden away in a lakeside workshop in Wirtz, Alan Frederick has spent the last year and a half working on his dream project. A unique and massive 35-foot runabout is starting to take shape that he ...