Appalachian Power Co. created Smith Mountain Lake to generate electricity. But the lake, which reached full pond 50 years ago Monday, has generated far more.

Talks about the city supplying the planned Franklin County state prison with water are preliminary, but the Water Utilities ...

Smith Mountain Dam, built by a South Bend, Indiana, company, cost more than $60 million and was capable of producing 440 megawatts of power.

From the Finger Lakes to Blue Cypress Lake, these stunning vacation spots by the water might just be some of the best East Coast lakes to visit.

Smith Mountain Lake Known as “the jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains,” Smith Mountain Lake is the second-largest freshwater lake in Virginia and can be found 40 miles from both Roanoke and ...

The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest times of the year, and Smith Mountain Lake is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

A man is sadly dead after drowning Thursday night at Smith Mountain Lake.

Officials say a 75-year-old man is dead following a drowning incident at Smith Mountain Lake.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent drowning at Smith Mountain Lake.

The Smith Mountain Lake Marine Fire and Rescue team responded to a boating incident that injured one Sunday, according to officials.

Salt Lake City plans to transform Smith's Ballpark into a mixed-use development with open spaces. The plan includes housing and business space, while also preserving part of the ballpark stands.