Ice cream season has officially arrived. Whether you’re in the mood for a hand-dipped waffle cone, a fresh-scooped ice cream ...

I’ve discovered an amazing thrifters’ paradise just up the road in Hurt. Open once a month, White Barn Vintage has become one ...

Anyone who’s dined at The Inn at Little Washington understands with surety that this place is unlike any other. As the only ...

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 ...

Old Oak Cafe at Smith Mountain Lake offers hearty breakfasts with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Owners focus on customer satisfaction and a full breakfast menu.

Ron Willard Sr. (right) founder of The Willard Companies, discusses plans for a development with officials from Franklin County. Willard is the driving force behind Westlake Towne Center, which is the ...

For many folks, autumn signals the start of sweater weather, pumpkin spice, and comfort foods. But for runners, this time of year means crisp air, scenic routes with colorful foliage, and preparation ...

New fencing has been installed in an attempt to prevent swimmers from jumping or diving off the Cliffs, a well-known lake landmark on the Blackwater River arm of the lake near channel marker B-27.

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 ...

Lake Homes: At the Bingham house, come young, come old A partnership between friends creates a casually elegant, family-friendly retreat that salvages a unique story along the way.

The Smith Mountain Lake Water Safety Council has provided some important tips for navigating the lake after dark.