Chrissy Hatter didn’t grow up in a biker family but says, “the thrill for speed is definitely in my DNA.” She attributes that ...

Oh Goodie offers curated, personalized gift boxes for every occasion, sourced from high-quality vendors with a focus on ...

Discover top pet resources at Smith Mountain Lake: vets, pet supplies, groomers, boarding, and training options. Everything ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Lake recorded its first significant boating incident of the year on July 21. At least three people were injured in a collision between a personal watercraft and a boat near channel ...

Every Thursday without fail, volunteers gather together in a small retail space in Downtown Moneta to fill hundreds of paper bags with nutritious meals for area children as part of the Food for Kids ...

Investigators still hope to locate a body from a 1980 murder and the killer or killers from a 2009 double slaying.

A dedicated dog lover's perspective shifts after rescuing a frail kitten, transforming into a cat enthusiast with newfound appreciation for feline quirks and bonds.

Smith Mountain Lake has a seemingly endless amount of activities and entertainment opportunities for its many summer visitors and its growing number of full-time residents. Avenues for enjoyment may ...

While 2022 brought the much-anticipated "Avatar" sequel and superhero fare like "The Batman," a new "Doctor Strange" film, and the fan favorite "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," 2023 boasts similar ...