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Pickleball has taken the nation by storm, and Smith Mountain Lake is no exception. Easy to learn and inherently social, the sport has attracted players of all ages and skill ...

You know great things are in store when you’re handed a glass of bubbly by way of introduction. As I settled into my seat in ...

A landowner transforms clear-cut land into a thriving wildlife habitat through forestry practices, meadow restoration, tree ...

Kimba Dalferes reflects on the transition to retirement, embracing new routines like baking, gardening, and exploring daytime ...

An exploration of the rich history and unique flavors of Bloody Butcher grits in Virginia, culminating in a tantalizing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Story by Reed Dillon | Photography by Natalee Waters Mar 1, 2017 Mar 1, 2017 Over the next 19 years, the Pew Research Center estimates approximately 10,000 people will retire every day in the United ...

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 ...

The Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour is an annual opportunity to visit stunning local homes while supporting some of the area’s most impactful nonprofits. Ticket holders are invited to tour eight ...