In our lives at Smith Mountain Lake, many of us feel blessed beyond description. But of course, frustrating things happen to us all from time to time. In fact frustrations may actually be part of the way we receive some of our greatest blessings.
I hear you thinking someone at SML News has lost their marbles. If you consider [...]

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Do you enjoy music? Then join us at Smith Mountain Lake, Va. for the “Imagine It’s Spring” Concert on March 8th. The concert features a local artist, Carmel Vaden and will be a benefit for the Smith Mountain Lake Good Neighbors Program.
You can have some unique fun with this concert by pretending it is already spring and bringing a picnic! Pack [...]

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If you had been wondering whether it was a good idea to invest  in some  real estate you have been dreaming of at  Smith Mountain Lake, Va., wonder no more.
In spite of the economic crunch, this may be one of the best opportunities you will ever have to buy your long desired home on Smith Mountain Lake.
For [...]

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Pittsylvania is the third county which makes up the border of Smith Mountain Lake. Pittsylvania County comprises much of the far southeast corner of the lake and includes Smith Mountain itself as well as the dam. While this county has a small percentage of the residences at Smith Mountain Lake it has fantastic views and [...]

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I noticed recently that my daffodils are several inches above ground. It is early for them considering the extremely cold weather we have had at Smith Mountain Lake this winter. I guess sometimes nature feels as eager for spring as we do.
We humans start to feel new energy flow through us as the days slowly grow [...]

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Check out the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce job search feature. Many of our local residents may not be aware of the free job posting/job search feature on the Chamber’s website.
This feature can be of great benefit to those who are searching for a job close to home or needing additional staff for their [...]

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Reserve your space now at the Smith Mountain Lake Business Expo.
 

 
Register now to be a part of the upcoming Smith Mountain Lake Business EXPO.  Slated for Friday, April 24, at Downtown Moneta, the popular event will be open to the public from Noon to 6 p.m. (A member-to-member networking session will be held from 11 a.m. to noon.)
 
New [...]

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It is Valentines Day and Smith Mountain Lake abounds with wonderful restaurants and ideas for any and every choice of special meals you could treat your loved ones to.
But some of us will want to make that extra special meal for our wives, husbands and children in the relaxed atmosphere of our home. Below are a couple of [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake, Va. offers just about anything we find ourselves in need of, even a babysitter for your family pet.
I love my animals. I’ve had quite a collection of them over the years; cats, dogs, birds and even goats. As all animal lovers know, a pet rapidly becomes part of the family. We buy them [...]

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There are so many creative Valentine’s Day displays around Smith Mountain Lake this year. Have you noticed? It is one of the few holidays that I don’t mind being commercialized. All the advertising just seems fun somehow.
It does make me think however. Have you ever wondered how Valentine’s Day came to exist at all? Well [...]

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