Many of us who live at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia try to cut down on trash products going to the landfill by recycling. Everyone knows by now that the need for re-using our waste materials is becoming a more serious …
New SML Food Lion
New businesses are nothing unusual at Smith Mountain Lake. Great new stores are popping up everywhere. And generally, where there is a new business there is a Grand Opening or a Ribbon Cutting. Sometimes those affairs can be a bit …
For SML Sports Fans
Would you enjoy a good game of tennis or golf at Smith Mountain Lake? If so several opportunities are coming up this month for anyone interested. It sounds like there will be several enjoyable activities for those of you who …
Bedford County Rabies Clinic
Thank goodness rabies has not been much of a problem around Smith Mountain Lake. It is however still the law to keep your pet vaccinated against this malicious disease. If you have a pet that lives strictly indoors, you can …
Allergy Fighters
Allergy season at Smith Mountain Lake is in full swing. Sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, runny nose, headache, congestion, and even mild dizziness are symptoms I hear from folks wherever I go these days. And of course, it is not hard …
Cruise Smith Mountain Lake
Did you know that you can take a cruise ship around lovely Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia? What’s more, the prices are quite reasonable for this enjoyable summer pastime. They start at just $20 if you schedule one for April. Call …
SML’s Pittsylvania County
When people talk about Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia they very often are referring to areas of the lake in Franklin or Bedford Counties. The lesser-known 3rd county that borders our lovely lake is Pittsylvania. Interestingly however is the fact that …
Franklin County E-Cycling Day
Do you have some old appliances or unused electronics in the closet or basement of your Smith Mountain Lake home? If you are anything like me, I hate to throw away things that I know may have value to someone …
The Day After Easter
The Easter Holiday has come and gone at Smith Mountain Lake. The company has gone home, school is back in session, and some of your kids will be eating chocolate and candy for weeks to come. What did it all …
Smith Mountain Lake License Plates
The Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce is now collecting applications for the new 2011 SML license plate. They must receive 350 prepaid applications by July 1st to qualify for the plates. (Before other requirements can be implemented and the …