If you are building a home in this area, this is a critical issue — especially if you are from outside the area. My family moved here from the Detroit area in 1998 and we needed a builder. We were …
Virginia Ranked #1 State…
Last month Forbes.com ranked the state of Virginia as #1 in the country for business! The rankings were based on six important factors for businesses: regulatory environment, costs, current economic climate, labor supply, growth prospects, and quality of life. Virginia …
Two Wonderful New Movies To Be Filmed In Virginia
Two fabulous new films are in the making at two separate locations in Virginia. The first is “The Shoeless Wonders”, a true tale of a team of shoeless orphans from Lynchburg, Va. who played fabulous football. Sara Elizabeth Timmins, Producer. Life Out …
11th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Fall Chili and Craft Festival
On Saturday, November 2nd from 11 am. to 4 pm. you can enjoy a fun full-day lake event in Moneta, Va. The Smith Mountain Lake Fall Chili and Craft Festival will feature a wide variety of creative arts & crafts …
Homeowners Insurance
Good homeowners insurance policies are getting a little tricky to come by these days. We want to talk about this before closing on a loan. When purchasing a home, you will need to acquire homeowners’ insurance. All lenders will require …
Changing Seasons And Fun Events
Summer is not quite over, but the kids are back in school and teachers and college students are hard at work. So while we may not be quite ready to relinquish warm weather, the season has begun its transition. Instead …
Laws For Virginia Employees
Do you know the Laws For Virginia Employees that govern your rights as a worker in the state? Are you aware of the laws that apply in the workplace? How aware are you of the new laws that may affect …
Waboba Ball: Fun In The Lake
If you are ready for a new water sports game, check out the Waboba Ball! A Waboba Ball is made to bounce on water. Sound impossible? Not at all really. The ball’s secret is its composition from different types of …
Smith Mountain Lake Golf Courses
Golfers who are long-time fans of the sport say that there are numerous benefits to playing the game. There are obvious benefits such as improving your health via exercise, sunshine, and fresh air and then there are those you might …
Tax Free School Supply Weekend
It seems impossible that it is almost Back To School Season again at Smith Mountain Lake. But sure enough, August is upon us and it won’t be long before another school year begins. One thing you don’t want to miss …