Make plans for events including Independence Day celebrations, concerts, obstacle races, and family-friendly activities around Smith Mountain Lake.

Anyone who shares a deep appreciation for Smith Mountain Lake, whether visiting during the summer or enjoying the area ...

The foundation for the dam that today holds back Smith Mountain Lake was laid more than 500 million years ago. In the late Pre-Cambrian era, long before the appearance of dinosaurs, fish, land plants ...

Emma Coleman 540-981-3198 Jul 30, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Updated Sep 7, 2023 A new statewide, searchable cold case database sparked a new lead in a 19-year-old murder investigation late last month. “I just ...

Smith Mountain Gap, as seen July 15, 1960, was an isolated place surrounded by farmland when it was chosen as the site of an innovative hydroelectric plant built by Appalachian Power Co. It wasn't ...

This story was originally published in The Roanoke Times on Sept. 23, 1962. The reporter, Susan Lewis Flinner, passed away in 2014 at the age of 74. The living and the dead -- especially the dead -- ...

While capturing more sunlight and wind to produce its electricity, Appalachian Power Co. will continue to burn coal in two large power plants in West Virginia until 2040. That, at least, is one way ...

Smith Mountain Lake locals know what to expect during breakfast at Old Oak Cafe — hearty portions, affordable prices, and a warm-welcoming atmosphere. Dining here feels like pulling up a chair at the ...

Industries started and stopped, train stations came and went, a Hollywood crew and actors descended on the town, Main Street was blocked forever, and a bypass sent the little town into a downward ...

What makes a good breakfast? Is it the fluffy scrambled eggs, a stack of hot pancakes drizzled with maple syrup, fresh-made bagels and assorted schmears, or the coffee creations we can’t help but ...

Scheduled to open in July, Coasters will feature many of the same hallmarks as Drifter’s: high-quality proteins, fresh seafood, generous portions, and bold flavors — perfect for guests arriving by ...