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

Incredible lake dog Tucker, a Boston terrier with a fearless spirit, unique fashion sense, and loving heart, is the winner of ...

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 ...

Unlike other fish, the carp enjoy handouts and wait at docks ready to feast on whatever is thrown their way. Wilson said the fish are not built to be good predators and can't catch anything active. In ...

Created with a mission to enrich life at Smith Mountain Lake while uplifting small business owners, Lakeside Local offers a dynamic mix of shopping, food, and community spirit. “We’re definitely not ...

You'll find the latest Ant-Man, Mission: Impossible, and Spider-Verse films, as well as new entries in the Indiana Jones, Magic Mike, and Creed franchises. Timothée Chalamet stars in a new adaptation ...

On weekdays, Joe’s is your go-to for savory pizzas and authentic Italian dishes, but Sunday mornings call for an earlier visit. For over 20 years, Joe’s has delighted diners with its breakfast buffet, ...

If all that pavement doesn’t bode well for your hips and knees, check out the multiuse Lovely Valley Loop Trail. Opened in May 2024, this mostly wooded trail offers an excellent trail for running and ...

The cheating allegations surfaced Sept. 30 when Lake Erie Walleye Trail tournament director Jason Fischer became suspicious because Runyan and Cominsky's fish were significantly heavier than walleye ...

Timmy Boyd paints trains for a living.New employee Ken Richmond, 55, said it’s fitting to think of Titan Trains as something akin to Santa’s play land. “I do craft shows, so I’m into all this artistic ...

Todd Ohlerich, chief of the Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Department, said members of his department, Moneta Fire Department, Moneta Rescue, Bedford County Fire and Rescue, Franklin County ...

Top holiday toys from the year you were born The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s the perfect time to dive into the history of iconic gifts—and for Americans to gear up accordingly. For ...