Smith Mountain Lake News

Entries from January 2008

New Home on Lake

January 31st, 2008 · Comment Now!

Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate is some of the most beautiful on the market. Take  this 4,500 sq. ft. contemporary style home for sale in Moneta, Va. by Smith Mountain Homes. With it’s newly built stone construction, full basement, private well, covered porch and lovely lake views from the deck out back, it would make [...]

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Tags: Real Estate: New Listings

Dining Delights

January 30th, 2008 · Comment Now!

February at Smith Mountain Lake inevitably brings the opportunity to take loved ones out for an extra special dining experience. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner many of our local restaurants have planned unique evenings at their establishments which will please both the eyes and the palate. Below are just a couple of the interesting [...]

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Tags: Entertainment: Dining

Decorating Your Home With Stone Part 2

January 29th, 2008 · Comment Now!

Stone or granite countertops in a home can add both monetary and aesthetic value to a piece of Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate. Here is part 2 of an informative article on adding stone to your decor by Phoebe Chongchua of Real Estate Update with Kirk Greer.
The chic look and durability of stone makes it [...]

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Tags: Lake Living

Sheriff’s Substation at Westlake

January 27th, 2008 · Comment Now!

Safety is the priority for the law enforcement agencies around Smith Mountain Lake. And while the lake is generally a peaceful place, the area residents appreciate and count on the presence of the law there to help keep things that way.  So the news of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Substation at Westlake soon to be staffed, is welcome indeed. [...]

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Tags: Local News

Making Music in Bedford

January 25th, 2008 · Comment Now!

Smith Mountain Lake and the surrounding countryside is beautiful even in it’s winter sparseness this time of year. But if you are tired of being housebound the last couple of weeks with the snow and extreme cold, bundle up and come out to enjoy some interesting music in Bedford, Va.
Jan 26 - Barbara Martin and Mac Walters in [...]

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Tags: Entertainment: Attractions

Striper Club Features Famous Speaker

January 22nd, 2008 · Comment Now!

Late winter is a slower time of year as far as gala events at Smith Mountain Lake. Most of us are trying to stay warm rather than out planning fun activities. But the folks at the Smith Mountain Striper Club have decided to spice things up a bit and invite some entertainment to town. Stu [...]

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Tags: Local Events

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy

January 18th, 2008 · Comment Now!

Thanks to the faith and passion of some local Christians at Smith Mountain Lake, a new school is in the works for families there. Deke Andrews, the head of the school and one of the founding members,  says that children spend more time at school in their formative years, than anywhere else besides home. And of course he is [...]

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Tags: Local News

Decorating Your Home With Stone Part 1

January 11th, 2008 · Comment Now!

Our Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate is important to us. Our homes on the lake are more than just buildings, they are a refuge and a haven from the noise and hustle of the world so many of us must function in during the week. Because our resting environment is so significant, it should be [...]

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Tags: Lake Living