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Workers remove old bridge piece by piece
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Workers remove old bridge piece by piece

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Contractors hired by Virginia Department of Transportation began dismantling the old Hardy Ford Bridge last week.

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Bedford County eyes creation of new district for SML and New London airports

  • Sep 10, 2019
Submit art for SMAC show by Oct. 10

Submit art for SMAC show by Oct. 10

  • Sep 10, 2019
U.S. Air Force retirees partake in ski outing

U.S. Air Force retirees partake in ski outing

  • Sep 10, 2019
Education goes outdoors at new ONE Forest School

Education goes outdoors at new ONE Forest School

  • Sep 10, 2019
Insurance agent provides fire prevention materials

Insurance agent provides fire prevention materials

  • Sep 10, 2019
Vitalize Church to move to new Westlake location

Vitalize Church to move to new Westlake location

  • Sep 10, 2019
Shared by Charles Gusler, Hardy

Shared by Charles Gusler, Hardy

  • Sep 10, 2019
Mariners Landing dedicates garden in memory of former developer

Mariners Landing dedicates garden in memory of former developer

  • Sep 10, 2019
Events net $50,000 for breast cancer research

Events net $50,000 for breast cancer research

  • Sep 10, 2019
Huddleston Elementary teacher a finalist for Virginia Teacher of the Year award

Huddleston Elementary teacher a finalist for Virginia Teacher of the Year award

  • Sep 10, 2019
Ruritans donate books to Moneta Elementary

Ruritans donate books to Moneta Elementary

  • Sep 10, 2019

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Lake residents restore antique boat for upcoming show
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Lake residents restore antique boat for upcoming show

Westlake zoning may change later this year
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Westlake zoning may change later this year

Dozens dig for diamonds
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Dozens dig for diamonds

Franklin County graduate's foundation donates 1,000 books for young students
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Franklin County graduate's foundation donates 1,000 books for young students

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  • Workers remove old bridge piece by piece
  • Vitalize Church to move to new Westlake location
  • Lake residents restore antique boat for upcoming show
  • Education goes outdoors at new ONE Forest School
  • Bedford County eyes creation of new district for SML and New London airports

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Submit art for SMAC show by Oct. 10
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Submit art for SMAC show by Oct. 10

U.S. Air Force retirees partake in ski outing
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U.S. Air Force retirees partake in ski outing

Education goes outdoors at new ONE Forest School
Local

Education goes outdoors at new ONE Forest School

Insurance agent provides fire prevention materials
Local

Insurance agent provides fire prevention materials

Education

Summer interns help SML Good Neighbors educate local kids
Education

Summer interns help SML Good Neighbors educate local kids

Glade Hill student moves on in music competition
Education

Glade Hill student moves on in music competition

Huddleston educator named Teacher of the Year
Education

Huddleston educator named Teacher of the Year

Preschoolers watch their gardens grow
Education

Preschoolers watch their gardens grow

Crime & Courts

Three years after fatal boating accident, VDGIF faces questions about its investigation
Crime & Courts

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
Crime & Courts

Break-in at Westlake Verizon store under investigation

Crime & Courts

Summer is off to a busy start for conservation officers

Crime & Courts

Man arrested for attempting to steal a rental boat

Huddleston cattle thief sentenced to two years in prison
Crime & Courts

Huddleston cattle thief sentenced to two years in prison

56-year-old charged after brief standoff
Crime & Courts

56-year-old charged after brief standoff

Franklin County, building official settle sex harassment case
Crime & Courts

Franklin County, building official settle sex harassment case

Business

Bower Center names new director
Business

Bower Center names new director

Chamber director plans to step down in August
Business

Chamber director plans to step down in August

Business

Marina owners hope to link boat rental businesses

Business expo puts on a show
Business

Business expo puts on a show

Business

Land and home transfers

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
Business

SML Business Expo is Friday

Business

Bedford County lowers tax rate to adjust for reassessment

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Golfers can tee up for breast cancer research
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Golfers can tee up for breast cancer research

Yard sale funds benefit animal rescues
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Yard sale funds benefit animal rescues

Riding and roping
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Riding and roping

So Tugly She's Lovely
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So Tugly She's Lovely

Dine

Ciao, y'all!
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Ciao, y'all!

To the point!
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To the point!

In Thai style
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In Thai style

What's cooking at The Copper Kettle
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What's cooking at The Copper Kettle

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Photos: Vice President Mike Pence arrives at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
Vice President Mike Pence arrives at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
Vice President Mike Pence arrives at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
Vice President Mike Pence arrives at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
Vice President Mike Pence arrives at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
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Photos: 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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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

Contests & Events

Best of Smith Mountain Lake 2020

Best of Smith Mountain Lake 2020

Lifestyles

2019 SML Charity Home Tour Homes

2019 SML Charity Home Tour Homes

A Hand Up, Not Just a Hand Out

A Hand Up, Not Just a Hand Out

Retirement Chic

Retirement Chic

Golfers can tee up for breast cancer research

Golfers can tee up for breast cancer research

Government & Politics

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

Military veteran makes bid for Franklin County board seat

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Local businesses

David James Homes

David James Homes

430 Firstwatch Dr. , Moneta, VA 24121
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PJ Belle at Keller Williams Realty | Realtor | Moneta, VA

PJ Belle at Keller Williams Realty | Realtor | Moneta, VA

PJ Belle
13420 Booker T Washington Highway, Moneta, VA 24121
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Budget Blinds Of Roanoke | Drapes, Blinds, Shutters | Roanoke, VA

Budget Blinds Of Roanoke | Drapes, Blinds, Shutters | Roanoke, VA

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Jane Sullivan Horne, Realtor - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate

Jane Sullivan Horne, Realtor - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate

13247 Booker T Washington Hwy, Hardy, VA 24101
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