As the calendar rolls around to April Fool’s Day again, most of us at Smith Mountain Lake probably take for granted that the tradition has been around forever. But having a curiosity gene, I had to go research how a silly thing like this found a place on our national calendar. Below you will find [...]

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The folks at Smith Mountain Lake are not alone in wishing they could sometimes get the Lord to do what they want Him to. Human nature everywhere desires it’s own way. Fortunately for us,  it does not work that way. We humans have it backward. God is trying to get us to do what He wants, because [...]

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Everyone at Smith Mountain Lake has seen a bully in action at some point in their life. It is a painful thing to see and yet no-one can prevent such incidents from happening. Most women have had occasion to be out late at night alone and thus have experienced feeling unsafe. Many of us even [...]

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Most of us at Smith Mountain Lake have heard that eggs are bad for your health. Or at least that egg yolks are full of bad cholesterol. Some in my family have always maintained that this was not a proven fact and that eggs are good for you, particularly if they are organically grown and [...]

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Spring at Smith Mountain Lake, Va. is truly a wonderful time of year. It is a time of hope and renewal, both in the physical world and in our hearts. The Creator was incredibly good to think up the concept of spring for us to look forward to. One way we can thank God for all His goodness is [...]

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There will be a Smith Mountain Lake Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday the 23rd of March, which all local residents are encouraged to attend. There is nothing that will improve our community like getting involved. We can help make our area what we want it to be by being part of making it happen. The [...]

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Franklin County, Virginia is one of the counties bordering Smith Mountain Lake, Va. It is arguably one of the faster growing counties in the state and home to many wonderful businesses and community endeavors. Here you will find listed just a few of the interesting and worthwhile activities on the Franklin Co. calendar for March. [...]

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I know that many of our readers at Smith Mountain Lake like to know about natural remedies that work. I know I am always interested in avoiding chemicals and their side effects whenever possible. From what I have heard and read, oregano may be one of those herbs that aids in treatment of certain health conditions effectively. Recently [...]

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There are any number of marvelous opportunities to learn and grow in the business world of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. Below are two excellent ways to help your business improve and increase it’s visibility. Whether your business needs some creative ideas for marketing or you just feel stuck, one of the 2 are bound to be of [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia real estate is some of the prettiest in the country. You can’t beat the combination of water, mountains and sky. If you are looking for a second home or a summer getaway, or a place to retire, this is the place to come to. Some folks prefer to own private real [...]

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