The Smith Mountain Lake area offers stunning outdoor spaces, from landscaping to outdoor entertainment features like firepits ...

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 ...

Antique Farm Days reflect Franklin County's agricultural heritage Annual event celebrates Franklin County’s agricultural heritage with a weekend full of events and demonstrations.

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.

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 ...

Smith Mountain Lake Coffee House, a community staple since 2019, offers a warm atmosphere, delicious breakfast options, and creative beverages, making it a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike.

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

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

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 ...

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 ...