Smith Mountain Lake is to get it’s first ever assisted living facility! This is exciting news for those who have a family member who cannot live alone, but neither do they want to send them half way across the state. A couple from Lynchburg, Vickie and Brian Runk understand having a member of the family [...]

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There are several wineries and vineyards near Smith Mountain Lake, and since 2003 we have also had The Virginia Wine and Food Society to advance the appreciation of this fruit of the vine. Want to know how to find the closest vineyard to you? They have them all listed in a directory. Need to [...]

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In the second part of how to increase the value of your Smith Mountain Lake home, Author Kenyon Blunt gives some specific ideas for improvement. He also notes that these same kind of things that add value, usually increase your own satisfaction and enjoyment of your home.
Recouping Your Investment
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Wondering what those little buttons are up to the right? Want to make sure you never miss out on what’s happening at Smith Mountain Lake? Read on about how to subscribe to Smith Mountain Lake News using your favorite newsreader, or how to get a reader of your own if you don’t have one.

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The Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries has provided numerous studies on the fish present in Smith Mountain Lake and their various habits. Following are some of the details which may interest local residents who enjoy knowing about their lake’s population, and of course, those who love to fish.
A striped bass [...]

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A most unuque competition will be occuring at the upcoming Smith Mountain Lake Bass Tournament. The Smith Mountain Eagle tells the tale of the newest of sports involving dogs: Dogs that compete based on the height or distance they can jump. 

DockDogs(r) will be featured at the upcoming Bassmaster Elite Series on June [...]

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Everyone is excited about the upcoming Bass Tournament. As the fourth and final tournament in the ESPN Bassmaster Elite Series, this will be quite a big event in the Smith Mountain Lake area. Fun facts to follow from ESPN.com.
Event Dates/Location
Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta, Virginia
June 7-10, 2007

Presenting Sponsor
Advance Auto Parts
Take Off Location:
Parkway [...]

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If you would enjoy a combination event involving both the honoring of our veterans, as well as a good choral performance, come to the Moonlight Serenade in Bedford on May the 26th. You can buy tickets at Smith Mountain Lake Visitor Center, with details below.
‘Moonlight Serenade’at D-Day Memorial

Tickets for the May 26 "Moonlight [...]

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Anyone living near Smith Mountain Lake has undoubtedly heard the words, "Oh yeah, you live near Liberty University", at least a time or two. Known far and wide for offering a high quality Christian education, Liberty University’s founder Jerry Falwell, died last week as most everyone has heard by now.
Mr. Falwell created much [...]

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If you are in the market for a sweet little house with a very cool deck design and a great view of Smith Mountain Lake, then this might be the perfect find for you and your family. Lots of great features and a gentle slope down to the lake’s edge, this wonderful place would [...]

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