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      A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible early. Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 69F. Winds light and variable..

      Tonight

      A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible early. Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 69F. Winds light and variable.

      Updated: August 18, 2019 @ 5:26 pm

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Lake residents make push to change state electrical code
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Lake residents make push to change state electrical code

  • By Jason Dunovant | jason.dunovant@ smithmountainlaker.com 721-4675

A grassroots effort to change the electric code in Virginia is gaining momentum following a public meeting Aug. 8 at Saunders Volunteer Fire Department in Huddleston.

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State police investigate separate traffic deaths in Franklin Co.

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Bedford County launches process to allow appeals of tax reassessment

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High levels of E.coli found on Beckys Creek

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Faith Network of Franklin County works to help families in poverty

Faith Network of Franklin County works to help families in poverty

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Public invited to participate in upcoming citizens academy

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Water safety council presents award to volunteer

Water safety council presents award to volunteer

  • Aug 13, 2019
National Night Out comes to Westlake

National Night Out comes to Westlake

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To the editor: Explore Park is surprising fun

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Tickets now on sale for wine festival

Tickets now on sale for wine festival

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New band director wants to take school to the next level

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Vicki Gardner exits post earlier than expected
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Vicki Gardner exits post earlier than expected

Details emerge in reported rape at SML Community Park
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Details emerge in reported rape at SML Community Park

New animal shelter now under construction
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New animal shelter now under construction

Portside Grill and Bar reopens after fire in February
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Portside Grill and Bar reopens after fire in February

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Faith Network of Franklin County works to help families in poverty

Water safety council presents award to volunteer
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Water safety council presents award to volunteer

National Night Out comes to Westlake
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National Night Out comes to Westlake

Tickets now on sale for wine festival
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Tickets now on sale for wine festival

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Summer interns help SML Good Neighbors educate local kids
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Summer interns help SML Good Neighbors educate local kids

Glade Hill student moves on in music competition
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Glade Hill student moves on in music competition

Huddleston educator named Teacher of the Year
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Huddleston educator named Teacher of the Year

Preschoolers watch their gardens grow
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Three years after fatal boating accident, VDGIF faces questions about its investigation
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Three years after fatal boating accident, VDGIF faces questions about its investigation

Items stolen from Moneta home recovered by officers
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Items stolen from Moneta home recovered by officers

Break-in at Westlake Verizon store under investigation
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Break-in at Westlake Verizon store under investigation

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Summer is off to a busy start for conservation officers

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Man arrested for attempting to steal a rental boat

Huddleston cattle thief sentenced to two years in prison
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Huddleston cattle thief sentenced to two years in prison

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56-year-old charged after brief standoff

Franklin County, building official settle sex harassment case
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Franklin County, building official settle sex harassment case

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Bower Center names new director
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Bower Center names new director

Chamber director plans to step down in August
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Chamber director plans to step down in August

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Business expo puts on a show
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Franklin County approves new design for public hearing notice signs
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Franklin County approves new design for public hearing notice signs

SML Business Expo is Friday
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SML Business Expo is Friday

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Bedford County lowers tax rate to adjust for reassessment

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Spinners keep the wool turning during race
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Photos: Vice President Mike Pence arrives at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
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Vice President Mike Pence arrives at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
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Photos: Rocky Mount mural depicts Franklin County history
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County halts work on lake development
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County halts work on lake development

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Smith Mountain Lake State Park Easter Extravaganza
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Smith Mountain Lake State Park Easter Extravaganza

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Snow Day 2018 at Smith Mountain Lake
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Snow Day 2018 at Smith Mountain Lake

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25th annual Polar Bear Ski Day
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25th annual Polar Bear Ski Day

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2017 SML Charity Home Tour
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2017 SML Charity Home Tour

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Yard sale funds benefit animal rescues

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Miller wins GOP primary in bid for Bedford County sheriff's seat

Miller wins GOP primary in bid for Bedford County sheriff's seat

SML Democrats discuss equal rights at recent meeting

SML Democrats discuss equal rights at recent meeting

Franklin County approves new design for public hearing notice signs

Franklin County approves new design for public hearing notice signs

Military veteran makes bid for Franklin County board seat

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David James Homes

David James Homes

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Millehan & Shelton, Realtors - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate

Millehan & Shelton, Realtors - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate

13247 Booker T Washington Hwy, Hardy, VA 24101
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Glenda McDaniel - Long & Foster Realtors

16869 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA 24121
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