None of us are perfect, whether we live in Smith Mountain Lake, Alaska or Africa. But it’s not necessary to be perfect to be a good role model and a blessing to those around you. Okay, so what is necessary? Being dependable, even-tempered, honest, trust-worthy and consistent are among the most important qualities anyone can have who [...]

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 Smith Mountain Lake Fall Chili and Craft Festival still needs chili cooking teams. The Chili Festival just won’t be as much fun if we don’t have bunches of entrants to make a variety of chili to taste! In order to help those who would like to enter the competition, the SML Chamber of Commerce is offering a [...]

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One of the lovely counties bordering Smith Mountain Lake is Franklin Co. Virginia. As with most counties, Franklin Co. undergoes periodic changes and improvements. The community is invited to be part of this particular time of planning and it is a great opportunity for locals to express their desires and thoughts for the area. The [...]

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For all you youthful adults out there at Smith Mountain Lake, Va. looking for some healthy fun on October 31st, don’t despair. There are a couple of great sounding events for you this Halloween. Best of all you can do some good for others while you have a blast yourself. Fun doesn’t get any better than that. [...]

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Everyone at Smith Mountain Lake has felt the effects of our struggling economy in one way or another. If you are a business owner, it may have affected you drastically, depending on what you sell. One way to bring new life and improved sales to your business is by advertising in the right place. Below are [...]

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Amazingly it is already time for the 7th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Chili Festival, something many of us look forward to all year. This year for some reason it seems like it was just yesterday we enjoyed the 6th Annual Festival. But that’s okay since it is such an enjoyable occasion. This year the Chili Festival is [...]

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I think it would be a fantastic experience to buy a piece of lake front real estate at Smith Mountain Lake and design a home just exactly the way I see it in my minds eye. Some of the lots for sale on the lake bring that dream to life and set me to wishing. Here [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake State Park is the place to be this Halloween. I can’t imagine anyone in the area outdoing this fun series of events for you and the kids on October 30th and 31st. All 3 programs are Free and open to the public. (Regular parking fees still apply.) First from 5-6pm. on Friday, Oct. [...]

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Some folks think summer is the best season at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, but for me, all the best things take place in the fall. Hickory Hill Vineyard’s Wine and Moon Beams is a perfect example. On October 24th from 6 to 10pm. you can spend an evening under the stars at Hickory Hill Vineyards [...]

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On October 16th and 17th at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, over 160 Tournament Teams are scheduled to compete in the Fishers of Men National Tournament. Like myself you are probably asking what a Fishers of Men Tournament Trail is and what it entails. As you might suspect from the name, it is indeed a fishing [...]

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