What a year it has been at Smith Mountain Lake and across the country. Natural disasters, economic difficulties, and of course political debate. Speaking of politics, I am going to stick my neck out here and offer a few thoughts that I hope don’t offend, but which it seems should be said.
I read a quote [...]

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Everyone has a story about how and why they came to be living at Smith Mountain Lake, Va. Each life has great significance in God’s scheme of things, so the story of each and every person at the lake is marvelous in some way or another. Some of your experiences are undoubtedly extra unique.
We at Smith [...]

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A large percentage of the parents in the Smith Mountain Lake area have chosen an established school (public, private or Christian) for their children. There are other parents however, who have chosen a different approach, one called homeschooling. While many people have heard of this method of education, there are also questions in regard to it. For those [...]

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Life is thriving in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia even during these times of economic duress. New businesses are opening, more folks finding their dream homes here, and life being celebrated in many ways every day.
Perhaps you are one of the people interested in starting that business you have always wanted to own. Several friends of [...]

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Did you miss HGTV’s House Hunters special on Smith Mountain Lake waterfront property?  Well, you have another chance to watch it tonight (Sept. 22) at 10pm EST.  Or if you’re a night owl, early Tuesday morning (Sept 23) at 2:00am EST.
The episode is also available commercial free via the web at our website, www.SmithMountainHomes.com.  Click [...]

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Many of the folks outside of town areas at Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta and surrounding areas use septic systems rather than public sewage, simply because that is all that is available.
If you have a septic tank, you also know there are occasional issues involved in keeping it a healthy one, such as regular maintenance and periodic pumping. [...]

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Part of the fun of living in or near Smith Mountain Lake, Va. is that there are always interesting things happening in the community. Over the next month or so we have a new ice-cream parlor opening (yum), first aid/CPR courses being offered, Karen and Gil Smith open another restaurant, The SML Wine Festival, Lectures [...]

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You know you have a great piece of real estate in your family home on Smith Mountain Lake, Va. but have you ever wondered what tourists and visitors or internet viewers have thought about this lovely area we call home? We thought it would be fun to print just a few of the comments of [...]

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You and your family now have the wonderful home and piece of Smith Mountain Lake real estate that you have always wanted, but it is missing the porch swing that you always envisioned on the front porch just like at your Grandma’s house. In the following article Jesse Akre gives you the encouragement and practical [...]

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Something special is happening in Bedford County near Smith Mountain Lake, Va. this weekend. Saturday Sept. 13th is An Apple a Day Open House at the Peaks of Otter Winery and then that night, Singer/ Songwriter Leslie Brooks takes the stage at 8:00 P.M. at the Still Waters Coffee House in Bedford.
An Apple A Day [...]

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