The Booker T. Washington Monument and the park are located in Franklin County, VA, 16 miles northeast of Rocky Mount, VA, and almost to Smith Mountain Lake, Va. It was begun in honor of Booker T. Washington, who was born …
A Day In the Cemetery?
We have some great things going on here in the Smith Mountain Lake area, and some rather unusual and interesting ones as well. You may never have considered a day in a cemetery to be a grand experience, but here …
New Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure
People from all walks of life, including some of those we love in Smith Mountain Lake, Va. have been diagnosed with CHF or congestive heart failure. There is a great likelihood that a great number of those reading this either …
Boat Lovers Links
If you are an avid fan of old boats, have your own boat at Smith Mountain Lake, Va., or are a connoisseur of boats, you will enjoy these boating links. Most of these sites are about classic boats and places where …
July 18th in History
Have you ever wondered what might have occurred at Smith Mountain Lake, Va. on this very day, in the annals of history? Perhaps I am odd, but I often wonder things like that. What is the person in the car …
Water Levels at Smith Mountain Lake
Many people who visit Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia are surprised that the water levels do not fluctuate much. Most man-made lakes, controlled by power companies, see significant, regular fluctuations. Lake Norman, in North Carolina, fluctuates so much that, in some …
Men’s and Women’s Groups
If you have wanted to be a part of some sort of social activity at Smith Mountain Lake but weren’t sure what was available, here are a couple of ideas for you. Smith Mountain Lake Woman’s Club: This group is …
HGTV Chooses Smith Mountain Lake a SECOND TIME
If you missed the recent episode of House Hunters on HGTV where Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia was the featured lake, you can now watch that show on a video. Click here to watch the video of SML on national TV and visit the real estate website …
Senior News Revamped
Senior News, a publication serving Smith Mountain Lake, Bedford & Franklin Counties, Lynchburg, Roanoke, and the New River Valley, is celebrating its 14th birthday this year. They now have a new “magazine” format, much more fun to look at and …
Early Learning Center
Are you a parent in the Smith Mountain Lake, Va. area who needs daycare help? Mayberry Early Learning Center might be the kind of care you would appreciate for your child. They are committed to quality care that will contribute …