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Smith Mountain Dam inspected after earthquake

A spokesman for Appalachian Power tells us there was no damage or problems at the dam.

08/24/2011 5:05 PM

Moneta woman tells story of helping hurt firefighter

A local heroine is sharing her story after helping a Moneta firefighter who was hit by a car.

08/17/2011 6:12 PM
Victim named in Smith Mountain Lake pool drowning

A South Carolina man drowned in a pool at Bernard's Landing at Smith Mountain Lake

08/04/2011 2:03 PM
Gas leak caused Smith Mountain Lake boat explosion

Conservation Police say a gas leak caused a boat explosion at Smith Mountain Lake.

07/28/2011 5:56 PM
Conservation Police find leak on exploded SML boat

Investigators have found a leak on the boat that exploded Saturday.

07/25/2011 6:07 PM
Ignition of gas vapors likely to blame for Smith Mountain Lake boat explosion

Several people still in the hospital, after suffering burns

07/24/2011 6:43 PM
Moneta couple ready to pitch horseshoes

Amy and Ricky Hall are among the nation's elite in horseshoes. Next week they will compete in the World horseshoe championships.

07/22/2011 11:35 PM
Appalachian Power's shoreline management plan frustrates SML property owners

APCo says it's designed to manage growth and development along the shorelines, which is done through permits that must be approved for construction

07/14/2011 10:43 PM
SML holiday incidents reported

4 injuries reported, 1 drunk boating arrest, 1 reckless boating arrest

07/04/2011 5:59 PM
Arrest made in Smith Mountain Lake boat hit and run

Brandon Bowden of Huddleston arrested in weekend hit and run near Bridgewater Plaza

06/29/2011 9:23 AM
June bugs takeover Bedford County woman's yard

When Stacy Boyer went to leave her Bedford County home Friday morning, she saw hundreds of bugs swarming her front yard.

06/24/2011 6:01 PM
Floating trampoline recovered

The $4,000 item has been found

06/24/2011 11:04 AM
New Wakeboard shop at SML

Wakezone Watersports has moved in at Bridgewater Plaza at Smith Mountain Lake.

06/09/2011 6:30 PM
SML real estate market slowly coming back

Experts we talk to say the Smith Mountain Lake real estate market is slowly coming back.

06/09/2011 6:20 PM
Virginia boating laws in focus after Smith Mountain Lake accident

Renters or non-residents who meet their own state's requirements, are considered in compliance

06/03/2011 6:54 PM
Mysterious fish kill at Smith Mountain Lake

Hundreds of large fish were found dead in Gills Creek near Smith Mountain Lake.

06/01/2011 5:33 PM
Man charged in Smith Mountain Lake boat accident

The DGIF says Oren Eisner hit six rentals, and the boat's propeller tore through at least eight-feet of dock before it stopped.

05/30/2011 9:09 PM
Smith Mountain Lake navigation marker missing

For the second time in less than a week a boater has destroyed a navigation marker in an active area of Smith Mountain Lake

05/27/2011 6:36 PM
Bedford County introduces newest patrol boat

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, the Bedford County Sheriff's Office has a new way to keep people safe on Smith Mountain Lake

05/26/2011 5:42 PM
Franklin County denies money to Center at the Lake

5 out of 7 supervisors voted against giving $1.5 million. The facility is expected to cost $5.6 million to build.

05/18/2011 4:34 PM
Center at the Lake hopes to get Franklin County money

Planners hope an empty lot near Smith Mountain LAke will become home to a place dedicated to arts and education, as well as the community

05/16/2011 6:01 PM
Jane Seymour visits Roanoke, talks about SML movie

Seymour and the producer of "Lake Effects" showed a preview, and told fans what they can expect from the film

05/12/2011 6:04 PM
Deer critically injures cyclist at SML triathlon

Friends say the cyclist, Rodney Wallace of Roanoke, is in the ICU at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

05/09/2011 6:00 PM
Bedford County deputies to patrol SML in new boat

Deputies will patrol Smith Mountain Lake in the new boat paid for by a Homeland Security grant. The goal is to protect the dam.

04/25/2011 6:29 PM
Franklin County waives fee for Smith Mountain Lake beach

People wanting to take a swim at the Smith Mountain Lake Community Park this summer will be able to do it without paying a fee.

04/19/2011 5:30 PM