One of the prettiest sights near Smith Mountain Lake is the view from the dam. When visitors come to town, we always make that one of our first sight-seeing jaunts for their enjoyment. Besides the view, you can feel the power of the water coming over the dam, take a picnic and hike all [...]

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For all residents who are interested in improving health care in counties surrounding Smith Mountain Lake there will be a Rural Healthcare and Regional Hospitals Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, Feb.1, 2007.

Our panel of primary care and regional hospital physicians has formed to discuss topical issues with the availability and delivery of health care [...]

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Many of the folks who own real estate on Smith Mountain Lake will be renovating or adding features to their lovely homes sometime this year. It’s always good to have an idea of where to begin and what your specific objectives are before you start into any such new project. Patricia Tomaskovic tells us [...]

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Did you know we have an art gallery here at Smith Mountain Lake that was featured in the April 2003 Southern Living Magazine? And it was the lead story in their ‘Favorites’ issue to boot. Southern Living sent out staff writers who compiled lists of their favorite stores across the region. “The Little Gallery” [...]

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The popularity of old fashioned drive-in movie theatres is coming back. While many folks have been disappointed at the deterioration of their local drive-in, most thought it was an inevitable change of the times. Others never lost their enthusiasm for the idea and have fought to bring them back to their neck of the [...]

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We all go through changes in our lives from time to time. Sometimes you re-evaluate and that involves a change of career. Or maybe you have recently relocated to Smith Mountain Lake, (or are planning to in the near future) and need a new job. Whatever the reason you may be seeking a new [...]

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It’s wonderful weather for a cup of tea! Winter brings out the desire to be warm and cozy and nothing fits that scenario better than a hot cup of freshly steeped tea. Not only does it have the potential to boost your immune system and lower your risks for certain types of cancers, it’s [...]

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It’s tax season again and if you are like the rest of us, you’re scrambling to get your records in order so as to get the best refund possible. Did you also know that if you recently bought a new home at Smith Mountain Lake or plan to do so in the near future, [...]

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Just a few quick updates on what is happening in the vicinity of Smith Mountain Lake over the next few months.
Skyline Tile and Distinctive Decor will host its Grand Opening  on Wednesday, January 31, 2007. They are located at 7005 Booker T. Washington Highway - C, in Burnt Chimney ( on the west side [...]

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A Few Final Tales of Lake Life
The tales of ordinary folks like you and me who have chosen to relocate to homes on the shores of beautiful lakes such as Smith Mountain Lake, are a never-ending parade of interesting snippets of life. Here a few final stories to warm the heart and make us [...]

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