We all have, or know someone who has, a beloved pet. It is important to know there is help on hand if we run into a problem or need routine check-ups for our animals. The Smith Mountain Lake Animal Hospital is the full service veterinary clinic for small animal medicine in the Smith Mountain [...]

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There is a farm in Franklin County Virginia, near Smith Mountain Lake resort area, that grows a rather unusual crop. Ramona and Ken Simpson decided to raise llamas after falling in love with the animals in 2002. They call their farm the Bahama Llamas because they thought the rhyme was a fun way to [...]

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The Smith Mountain Chamber of Commerce has kindly put together a schedule of upcoming events around Smith Mountain Lake this month. Check out all the fun and interesting activities.

Saturday, April 7
• 11:00 am -5:00 pm : Redbud Festival-Hickory Hill Vineyards&Winery• 2:00 pm -3:30 pm : Booker T. Washington Monument Presentation
Friday, April 13
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Come celebrate the first bloom of the beautiful redbud trees that so wonderfully herald the spring each year. Toast the lovely trees and the new season, with Smith Mountain Lake Redbud wine and lots of fun for the whole family on Saturday, April 11th, 2007 at Hickory Hills Vineyard and Winery.
Bring a picnic [...]

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Chances are, if you live in Franklin County or other areas around Smith Mountain Lake, you have heard a story of a coyote killing someone’s pet cat, or other livestock. For those who have livestock or pets that are vulnerable to these predators, the ordinance Franklin County passed last week will feel both comforting [...]

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Have you ever thought of how wonderful it would be to glide through the beautiful waters of Smith Mountain Lake on a clear, sunny day without the sounds of a motor to interrupt the serenity? Perhaps you have even considered buying a sailboat but didn’t know what that kind of boating would entail?
Smith Mountain [...]

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If you live on or near Smith Mountain Lake, there is an association that would benefit you as a member. The Smith Mountain Lake Association is a non-profit organization which will represent it’s member’s on issues that affect Smith Mountain Lake, surrounding counties and it’s watershed. It was created to advocate member’s interests throughout [...]

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Some regulations affecting the building of docks and other in-water construction at Smith Mountain Lake were recently amended to allow some exceptions. Courtney Cutright, writer for the Roanoke Times online has written a good summary for those affected by this issue.
More than a week after a federal ban on dock building was set [...]

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