There is a wonderful business right here in our Smith Mountain Lake community that many of us are unaware of. Everyone is aware however, of the growing health concern involving pesticides, hormones and anti-biotics used in the meat and poultry industries, and many of us are diligently trying to avoid these elements where we are [...]

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Have you had your eye on a special piece of property at Smith Mountain Lake but have been concerned that this is the wrong time to buy?
It seems there are a large number of folks asking a similar question: when is the economy going to hit bottom and begin to recover.  Or put another way, when can we get [...]

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Most of us at Smith Mountain Lake are always looking to enjoy a new dining experience. It is nice to know the best places to take friends or business associates when they are in town, or just which restaurant Mom would love to visit on her birthday.
Now you can check out 2 of the newest eateries in [...]

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For those at Smith Mountain Lake who are not familiar with the US Airways Magazine, it is a premier magazine covering major cities in the United States and much of the news that would be of interest to those traveling there, among other things. It contains business insights, airline news, and much more.
In one of the [...]

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Our readers in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia will appreciate this entry, especially those of you who love to go bass fishing.
Our family recieves the Field and Stream Magazine  and in the May issue there was a great interview by Colin Kearns with Doug Hannon. Some of you are no doubt familiar with this man as he is a noted Florida bass [...]

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Spring is in it’s full glory here at Smith Mountain Lake and just in time to celebrate, the new SML Visitors Guide has been published.
This publication is wonderful on several counts. Not only does it contain a lovely layout, with beautiful pictures of our region, but it contains information that will benefit residents and visitors [...]

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AOL recently put out an article that I thought would be of interest to the residents of our tri-county area that is Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia.
Everyone has heard of identity theft and virus invasion and other similar invasions of privacy. This article gives you 12 practical ways that you can avoid getting caught in one of these [...]

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If you are a golf fan, you won’t want to miss the 13th Annual Corporate Cup to be held at the Smith Mountain Lake Waterfront Country Club.
The event is scheduled for Monday May 18th, with lunch at 11:30am. and Tee Off at 1pm.
The 18-hole event is a modified four-person best-ball with prizes awarded in gross [...]

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We have several fun, interesting and practical places of business opening this month in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. There are offerings for wine lovers, investors and even for those with beloved pets. Be sure to visit and support our newest enterprises.
Poofy Pets had their Grand Opening, May 6th. Visit this cool new business if you have pets. They are located at 130 [...]

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Mother’s Day is a special time for the families at Smith Mountain Lake and all over the United States. I had never realized how much history this day encompassed until recently. Here are some of the tidbits of information I found regarding the origins of Mother’s Day.
In early 16th century England, some groups of early [...]

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