More new business coming to the area to benefit Smith Mountain Lake residents. Grand Openings and Ribbon Cuttings are always enjoyable events with good food,  interesting conversation and sometimes even prizes.
Lake Home Medical (across from Kroger) is having an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Cermony on Thursday, April 2 from 11am to 1pm. The ribbon cutting is [...]

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Being out on a boat in the middle of Smith Mountain Lake is a little like flying in an airplane or riding a fast horse through the fields. It is an exhilarating feeling and one that connects you with the Creation in a marvelous experience of the senses.
But just like being above the clouds or [...]

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For all you gals, ladies and women of Smith Mountain Lake, there is something special at Mariners Landing in April. Mark your calenders for “Girls Day Out” on April 4th from 11am-5pm. 
Receive makeovers by local makeup artists and hair stylists then have your picture taken by local photographer Christi Austin.  Receive beauty tips, fitness and  health [...]

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We recently had a question from a Smith Mountain Lake real estate owner about how to get repairs done on their dilapidated dock.
“I have an old dock that is falling down and want to rebuild it. I have  365ft of shoreline with a boathouse and docking. The old dock is smaller than my new one will [...]

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It is likely that you or someone you know at Smith Mountain Lake is affected by autism, sincemany in our culture and across the world are afflicted with this disorder.
Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the [...]

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Here is a thought I am pondering on this wonderfully ordinary day at Smith Mountain Lake: If we are not content with what we have, will we be content if we get what we think we want?
Life appears to some to be a competition to see how much they can acquire. They seem to think that getting the most recent [...]

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It is nearly time for one of Smith Mountain Lake’s famous and fabulously fun traditions: the Blue Ridge Brawl Bass Fishing Tournament. You don’t want to miss this one.
The Super Bowl of Pro Bass Fishing, the ESPN Bassmaster Elite “Blue Ridge Brawl” will bring excitement to Smith Mountain Lake, Wednesday, April 22nd – Sunday, April 26th.  All [...]

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What is happening in the lovely Smith Mountain Lake community is ever of interest to me. From the Penhook Boat Dock re-opening, to mechanics who make house calls, there are always newsworthy and positive things happening in our area.
Take a look, you may find some item below that was just what you needed to be aware of. 
Penhook [...]

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The economy at Smith Mountain Lake is changing just as it is all over. The customer base is changing as well, because they must adapt to the struggling economy. Have you and your business changed to meet the customers where they are?
You can help get your business in shape to survive the down economy. In this [...]

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Enjoy Saint Patrick’s Day this year in the Smith Mountain Lake, Va. area by joining in some of the local festivities mentioned below. But who was Saint Patrick you may ask.
History believes Patrick was originally born in Wales as Maewyn Succat. When he was about sixteen he was captured by Irish raiders and stolen from his home and taken [...]

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