Talented musicians play '60s and '70s hits, spreading joy and raising funds for local nonprofits through vibrant performances ...

Abingdon's Virginia Highlands Festival celebrates Appalachian culture through arts, outdoor activities, and history, offering ...

Enjoy a delightful exploration of Virginia's native berries through an enticing recipe for Clare's Blueberry Muffins, perfect ...

Make plans for events including Independence Day celebrations, concerts, obstacle races, and family-friendly activities around Smith Mountain Lake.

Anyone who shares a deep appreciation for Smith Mountain Lake, whether visiting during the summer or enjoying the area ...

A book by Radford University alumnus Ron Peterson Jr. details the case of Gina Renee Hall, who went missing in 1980 and whose remains have never been recovered. A local man, Stephen Epperly, was the ...

Smith Mountain Gap, as seen July 15, 1960, was an isolated place surrounded by farmland when it was chosen as the site of an innovative hydroelectric plant built by Appalachian Power Co. It wasn't ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

This story was originally published in The Roanoke Times on Sept. 23, 1962. The reporter, Susan Lewis Flinner, passed away in 2014 at the age of 74. The living and the dead -- especially the dead -- ...

Reed Dillon Sep 12, 2025 Sep 12, 2025 Updated Sep 12, 2025 In an era of education defined by memorization, report cards, and standardized testing, the idea of schooling under a canopy of trees may ...