MONETA — Smith Mountain Lake Association water quality monitoring volunteers have completed two water sampling sessions this ...

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“The news out of Smith Mountain Lake this morning is simply tragic. While this is an active investigation and we do not have all the details yet, we know that a news crew from WDBJ7 came under ...

Being recognized as one of the best lake beaches in the country reinforces what so many Virginians and visitors already know, ...

Building inspectors in the three counties surrounding Smith Mountain Lake are providing guidance for the public and instituting new rules following the drowning of a teen last year due to stray ...

A Roanoke man is dead after a boating incident at Smith Mountain Lake Tuesday, authorities say. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:08:22 GMT (1750651702597) Story Infinite Scroll ...

Two unrelated incidents at Smith Mountain Lake resulted in one drowning and what is currently being called a near drowning on Tuesday afternoon. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a man has drowned and another man was rescued in two separate incidents near Smith Mountain Lake on June 10.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Two people were pulled from Smith Mountain Lake in separate incidents Tuesday afternoon, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

The victim of a drowning incident at Smith Mountain Lake has been identified as 54-year-old James Lavender, of Roanoke. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation. Open Search.

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — As temperatures rise, Smith Mountain Lake is proving to be a safe haven for swimmers this summer, thanks to the diligent efforts of local volunteers. Each year ...