Sunset Cay is a comprehensive development at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia where you can own real estate and have the security of belonging, as well as all the amenities and conveniences you could want in a community. Sunset Cay is 550 acres of …
Virginia Western at Smith Mountain Lake
It’s great when unusual educational opportunities come and practically knock on our door. Like the courses from Virginia Western Community College currently being offered here at Smith Mountain Lake. The college has gotten the instructors lined up to teach since …
Sheriff’s Substation at Westlake
Safety is the priority for the law enforcement agencies around Smith Mountain Lake. And while the lake is generally a peaceful place, the area residents appreciate and count on the presence of the law there to help keep things that …
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy
Thanks to the faith and passion of some local Christians at Smith Mountain Lake, a new school is in the works for families there. Deke Andrews, the head of the school and one of the founding members, says that children …
Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce Awards
Within every community, some people and businesses go above and beyond what is normally expected, to benefit those around them. At Smith Mountain Lake Virginia, we are blessed to have many such people, and the local Chamber of Commerce wishes …
Relicensing for Hydroelectic Power
In the Smith Mountain Lake section of the Roanoke Times Online, you can find a wealth of information regarding life at the lake. For instance, I was unaware that the license for AEP to operate the hydroelectric power production at …
SML Marine Fire Company Saves the Day
Though most days on Smith Mountain Lake are calm and full of fun and adventure, the unexpected can happen. Should your adventure of the day become a little more stormy than you expected, it’s good to know that there are …
A Tribute To Character
Anyone living near Smith Mountain Lake has undoubtedly heard the words, “Oh yeah, you live near Liberty University”, at least a time or two. Known far and wide for offering a high-quality Christian education, Liberty University’s founder Jerry Falwell, died …
Underwater City
If one drifts through the online sites about scuba diving and other cool water activities, what you find may surprise you. For instance, I had never heard the story of an underwater town in the depths of Smith Mountain Lake, …
In-Water Construction Ban Amended
Some regulations affecting the building of docks and other in-water construction at Smith Mountain Lake were recently amended to allow some exceptions. Courtney Cutright, writer for the Roanoke Times online has written a good summary for those affected by this …