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 …
Chili Festival Time Again
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 …
Jefferson’s Assembly – The Best in Politics
While many of us do not enjoy politics, we can also recognize the need for involvement at times regardless. This Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia event is perhaps one such event. The 13th Annual ‘Jefferson’s Assembly’ will be held on Thursday. October …
7th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Photo Contest
The 7th Annual “Four Seasons of Smith Mountain Lake Photo Contest” which began in August, is in full swing. But it’s not too late for all you amateur photo bugs in the area to enter and win great prizes for …
Opera Stars in Roanoke
Smith Mountain Lake is close to Southwestern Virginia’s only professional opera company: “Opera Roanoke”. Not everyone is interested in this amazing form of storytelling, but those who are will be impressed with these performances. One of America’s most sought-after and …
Back To School Tax Free
It’s hard to believe that school is within a few weeks of starting back up at Smith Mountain Lake and surrounding communities. It seems like the summer has just begun. But in reality, it is time for families to start …
Smith Mountain Lake on Video
Thanks to the SML Chamber of Commerce, the public now has access to a spectacular audio/visual display of Smith Mountain Lake and the surrounding area on DVD. This is a wonderfully unique opportunity. How many people have their hometowns on …
US Airways Magazine and Smith Mountain Lake
For those at Smith Mountain Lake who are not familiar with the US Airways Magazine, it is a premier magazine covering major cities in the United States and much of the news that would be of interest to those traveling there, …
Blue Ridge Brawl at SML
The Smith Mountain Lake Bassmaster Elite Series tournament will be held from April 23-26 this spring. In case you are not familiar with this tournament, it is the most prestigious and competitive circuit in professional bass fishing. The tournaments are …
World Autism Awareness Day
You or someone you know at Smith Mountain Lake is likely affected by autism since many in our culture and across the world are afflicted with this disorder. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first …