November 13, 2009
Flooding at Smith Mountain Lake
As water levels get back to normal, Fire and Marine Rescue crews have stayed busy on calls about boats that have drifted awaySmith Mountain Lake water level dropping
A high water level of 796.93 feet above sea level was recorded this morningNovember 12, 2009
Marina employees work to raise boats at Smith Mountain Lake
Eric Landrum, an employee at Crazy Horse Marina, raised boats all day Thursday, after he says AEP called each marina at Smith Mountain Lake warning them of the rising water.Smith Mountain Lake home owners asked to secure boats
The heavy rains are expected to push lake levels up three feet, putting some watercraft at risk of floating away.November 05, 2009
Franklin Co. officially joins Western Virginia Water Authority
The new agreement will also impact the Smith Mountain Lake areaOctober 06, 2009
Coast Guard taking over SML crane crash investigation
The crane is still in Smith Moutain Lake because owner is having a hard time finding another crane to lift it that meets OSHA regulations.August 21, 2009
Water flow may surge on Staunton River next week
Appalachian Power will change its water release from the Smith Mountain project’s Leesville Dam into the river for two days next weekAugust 18, 2009
SML real estate sales way up
Despite the financial troubles of two major Smith Mountain Lake developers, the lake real estate market is seeing significant improvement.Smith Mountain Lake developer files for bankruptcy
LakeWatch developer Edward "Trey" Park owes more than $50 million to more than 100 creditors.Man charged in SML hit and run
The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has charged a man in a hit and run that happened on Smith Mountain Lake.August 17, 2009
Hit and run boating accident on Smith Mountain Lake
Investigators are looking for information after boat struck another boat, and took offThree face charges after Smith Mt. Lake campground fight
A Ridgeway woman faces an attempted murder charge and two men face assault charges after a fight Saturday.July 29, 2009
New Westlake Urgent Care Clinic opens
Some people living near Smith Mountain Lake now have more medical services available to them.July 22, 2009
Battle of Bull Run comes to Smith Mountain Lake
A battle is coming to Smith Mountain Lake. But, this one is sure to be a hit with wakeboarders, lake lovers, and anyone wanting to see a great show.
July 11, 2009
“Reckless” low-flying plane at Smith Mountain Lake sparks investigation
A conservation police officer witnessed the pilot of the single-engine plane droplow twice
