Water levels at Smith Mountain Lake are currently lower than usual, prompting concerns among some homeowners and businesses ...

MONETA — Jeffrey Fong constructed several dams during his time as an engineer, but he still considers Smith Mountain Dam one of his greatest creations. “This is my pride and joy,” Fong said. During a ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The SMLA Water Quality Monitoring program finished up the final monitoring session for the year and overall results show “very good” water quality in Smith Mountain ...

A five-year review appears to yield mostly positive feedback regarding Appalachian Power Co.’s maintenance of lake levels and downstream flows from its two-reservoir Smith Mountain hydroelectric ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — Swimmers and visitors to Smith Mountain Lake have reason to celebrate as the water quality continues to exceed expectations. According to the Smith Mountain Lake ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Despite a rainy forecast, families visited Smith Mountain Lake on Memorial Day to relax, reflect, and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. “Rain ain’t gonna stop us,” ...

North Carolina border is an outdoor recreation haven with opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and simply spending time in ...

An 18-year-old man was killed while two others were injured after they jumped into a lake with electric current in the water over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, WABJ reported. Jesse Hamric, 18, ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — Five people were safely evacuated from a boat on Smith Mountain Lake over the weekend after a fire, according to officials. According to the Smith Mountain Lake ...