While winter at Smith Mountain Lake is known as the off-season, this time of year is anything but dull. Although the crisp ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR) – “The race is on!” Get ready put your athleticism to the test May 3, during the 27th Anniversary of the Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon. The first event kicks off at 9 a ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — Smith Mountain Lake State Park has been named the second-best lake beach in the country! The 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards have named Smith Mountain ...

Lake Christian Ministries’ A Child’s Christmas program provides gifts, clothing, and holiday support to families in need, ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR) – The 4th annual Smith Mountain Lake Gives is underway. It’s a fully online giving day to support nonprofits in Franklin, Bedford, and surrounding areas. With over 30 ...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Smith Mountain Lake State Park is in the running for a USA Today “10 Best Award” as one of the best lakeside beaches. Andy Bruns, executive director of the Smith Mountain Lake ...

BEDFORD CO., Va. – Water levels at Smith Mountain Lake are currently lower than usual, prompting concerns among some homeowners and businesses along the shore. Brandon, manager of Bridgewater Marina, ...

WESTLAKE CORNER, Va. (WFXR) — Smith Mountain Lake is getting some big-time national fishing exposure this week. Major League Fishing (MLF), one of the top professional bass fishing circuits in the ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR) – Smith Mountain Lake received more funding from the new state budget signed by Governor Younkin including $225,000. The Smith Mountain Lake Association joined with the ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The average water quality at Smith Mountain Lake continues to be good and consistent with the 20-year averages measured. That’s according to the most recent data ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal boating incident at Smith Mountain Lake as 54-year-old James Lavender from Roanoke. The Virginia Department of Wildlife ...

Sterile grass carp solved Smith Mountain Lake's invasive hydrilla problem in 2013. But as they've died out, the weed came ...