While winter at Smith Mountain Lake is known as the off-season, this time of year is anything but dull. Although the crisp ...

SMLA also presented at the North American Lake Managers Society’s (NALMS) Annual Conference. Nearly 500 attendees from across ...

Lake Christian Ministries’ A Child’s Christmas program provides gifts, clothing, and holiday support to families in need, ...

Virginia State Police investigating trooper's 'unattended death' after social media rumors Virginia State Police have issued a statement after they said rumors are spreading about a trooper's death. 1 ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE (WFXR)- Officials at Smith Mountain Lake said the water quality “is better than the recorded 20-year averages.” According to the Smith Mountain Lake Association, the fourth of six ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. – The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center recently released a bald eagle at Smith Mountain Lake! It was injured after a fight with other eagles, but that scuffle was only half ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent drowning at Smith Mountain Lake. Around 7 p.m. Thursday, July 3, the Franklin County Communications ...

One person is dead after a house fire in Bassett on Monday morning, officials said. Fire crews help put out structure fire involving an engulfed camper No injuries were reported aftera structure fire ...

A stay in Bedford, Virginia, is all about enjoying the outdoor fun and adventure waiting for you in and around this serene valley town. This gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains scored a hat trick: ...