Healthcare options are expanding at Smith Mountain Lake with plans for a new emergency department and the opening of two ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — Smith Mountain Lake State Park has been named the second-best lake beach in the country! The 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards have named Smith Mountain ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. – Residents and the business community at Smith Mountain Lake have formed the new Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Alliance to prevent harmful algal blooms this summer. The ...

MONETA, Va. (WFXR) — Smith Mountain Lake is one of the top freshwater fishing destinations on the east coast, and it is especially popular for anglers from Virginia. While some people may be waiting ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR) – “The race is on!” Get ready put your athleticism to the test May 3, during the 27th Anniversary of the Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon. The first event kicks off at 9 a ...

ROANOKE, Va. – If you’ve been out on Smith Mountain Lake, you may have seen the debris, anything from fallen tree limbs to even trash. Appalachian Power, which owns and operates the dam and the ...

MONETA, Va. (WDBJ) - The Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA) will host its “A Day at the Lake” event Saturday, June 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Goodhue Boat Company - Blackwater in Moneta.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal boating incident at Smith Mountain Lake as 54-year-old James Lavender from Roanoke. The Virginia Department of Wildlife ...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. --- Fire officials are recommending a device that can detect electricity in the water after a freak accident on Smith Mountain Lake killed an 18-year-old man on the Fourth of July.

Lake Tahoe is world-renowned for its stunning views, four distinct seasons of incredible outdoor activities, and crystal-clear sapphire waters. Despite being 2,500 miles away, central Virginia boasts ...

Bedford County, Va. (WFXR) —Wind Vineyards got its start in Tappahannock, Virginia, on a family-owned farm known for producing award-winning Virginia-grown wines and hosting large community events.