There is no holiday that we at Smith Mountain Lake (as well as our whole country) celebrate, that provides any greater opportunity to search our hearts and toss out the attitudes that only drag us down. Complaining, negativity, bitterness, anger, grudge-holding, discontent, etc. All these are the opposite of thankfulness and gratitude. And as is [...]

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If you or someone you know at Smith Mountain Lake is a veteran you might want to make a note regarding the special gift that Tharp Funeral Home is offering for veterans who fit the need. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory offers a Veterans Tribute valued at $300.00 for all honorably discharged veterans that no [...]

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When the weather gets cool at Smith Mountain Lake, there is still plenty to do indoors. Check out these local businesses and the great discounts, freebies, open house refreshments they are offering. MOUNTAIN TREASURES FLORIST & GIFTS – Full service delivering around the lake and wire services for out of town orders. Mark your calendars [...]

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Not far from Smith Mountain Lake, at the Museum of Natural history in Martinsville, Va. there are some especially timely programs going on this month. During America’s 400th Anniversary commemorating the founding of Jamestown, Virginia (the first permanent English settlement in the Americas), the Museum is offering a series of lectures on Native Americans in [...]

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Smith Mountain Homes, founded by experienced businessman Paul Moore, offers homes at Smith Mountain Lake as well as lots where you can design and build the perfect house for you. After over 15 years of extensive business experience Paul moved to the Smith Mountain Lake area to provide a good home for his family. Paul [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake is a popular place for folks who have retired to come and set up housekeeping. Sometimes when a person retires with health issues they need a little extra support and Smith Mountain Lake Retirement Village can offer that kind of care for those who find it necessary. Smith Mountain Lake Retirement Village [...]

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Many of us at Smith Mountain Lake are setting the house straight for the winter around this time of year. It is cool enough that you don’t have to work up a sweat while cleaning out the closets, and warm enough that you can leave the windows open as you sort through a dusty attic. [...]

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Can you imagine your home at Smith Mountain lake with maintenance-free railings for your decks and stairs, fencing, handrails, pool surrounds, and gates? Well personally I think this is a pretty cool idea. As much as I love the look of wood, the maintenance free part sounds very appealing. I am sure it is not [...]

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It can be a challenge for parents these days to find a school they feel offers their children a quality education, while also maintaining an atmosphere that fosters character and moral values. The residents of Smith Mountain Lake are to benefit by another opportunity for such an education in the near future. Read about the [...]

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There are not many things that affect your health any more profoundly than your sleeping patterns. At Smith Mountain Lake we now have a Sleep Center which can help if you are experiencing problems with sleeping. As of Monday November 5th, 2007 the Carilion Sleep Center opened up behind the Kroger at Westlake. Even if [...]

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