Smith Mountain Lake is experiencing some of its lowest water levels in nearly a decade, creating challenges for boaters and local businesses. The community has been dealing with these conditions for about three months, making it difficult for people like Captain Vic to launch their boats.
Vicki Gardner survived a tragedy that shook her to the core. Ten years ago, journalists Alison Parker and Adam Ward were fatally shot during a live broadcast near Smith Mountain Lake. Gardner was being interviewed that day when the shooting occurred. She was seriously wounded and faced years of painful surgeries, lengthy legal battles, and deep emotional scars.
The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center recently released a bald eagle at Smith Mountain Lake! It was injured after a fight with other eagles, but that scuffle was only half the battle.
Water levels at Smith Mountain Lake are currently lower than usual, prompting concerns among some homeowners and businesses along the shore.
If your looking for something fun to do this weekend, the 33rd annual Antique and Classic Boat Show is taking place tomorrow at Goodhue Boat Company. The free event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and typically draws about 2,000 spectators eager to see a wide range of boats and meet fellow enthusiasts.
Carilion Clinic announced Tuesday plans to open freestanding emergency departments in Smith Mountain Lake’s Westlake area and the Daleville Town Center area.
The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest times of the year, and Smith Mountain Lake is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park is gearing up for the return of its popular Music in the Park series, offering a summer filled with live performances against the scenic backdrop of the lake.
New state budget funds $250K to water testing of Smith Mountain Lake and other Virginia inland waterways.
The award-winning resort located in Giles County has announced its popular “Dirty Dancing Weekends” schedule for 2026, along with “Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival,” a unique opportunity for those within driving distance.
If you’ve been out on Smith Mountain Lake, you may have seen the debris. Anything from fallen tree limbs to even trash.
Two families have been awarded $750,00 after a jury ruled that the owner of a Smith Mountain Lake campground discriminated against them because of the color of their skin.
This Thanksgiving weekend, Virginia State Parks are encouraging people to ‘opt out’ of the shopping and chaos and ‘opt outside’ instead.
After 52 years of dedicated service to the community, Brownies Hardware and Auto Parts is set to close its doors for the final time at the end of this year.
Celebrating classic boats at Smith Mountain Lake, the Antique and Classic Boat Show is next weekend. 10 News photojournalist Greg Moore gives us a sneak peak at what you can expect.
After hearing of the electrocution incident, the owner of Blackwater Diving Company wanted to do something to educate people about the dangers of stray voltage near docks at the lake.
A family vacation took a tragic turn on Thursday when an 18-year-old died after swimming in the lake. Investigators say he may have suffered from electric shock drowning.
It’s been a year since the harmful algal bloom took over a section of Smith Mountain Lake.
Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days will remain at Crazy Horse Marina, now known as Goodhue Boat Company at Blackwater.
These sunny days are giving people the itch to head outside and get in and on the water, and with Memorial Day weekend coming up, Smith Mountain Lake is expecting the crowds.
Residents and the business community at Smith Mountain Lake have formed the Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Alliance to educate the public about harmful algal blooms.
The Virginia Department of Health has provided an update regarding the harmful algal bloom that was discovered on Smith Mountain Lake in early June.
The Smith Mountain Lake community got to hear more about why some of the lake water has been a blueish-green color.
The Smith Mountain Lake Association is hosting a town hall meeting Thursday, July 6 to discuss the health of Smith Mountain Lake.
The Smith Mountain Lake Association is offering a new resource to keep visitors informed on the harmful algal bloom affecting parts of the lake.
Smith Mountain Lake Association is hosting its signature event, A Day At the Lake. This is a free and interactive event that the whole family can enjoy.
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of summer for many, but this year it feels more like fall. Businesses at Smith Mountain Lake weigh in on how the weather affects one of their biggest weekends.
Two bodies that were recovered from Smith Mountain Lake on Thursday morning were confirmed to be the two boaters missing after a boat capsized Monday.
Bring your spoons and your appetite to Bridgewater Marina on Saturday, Nov. 5 for the 19th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Chili Festival.
Each year, kids come to the Bridgewater Marina at Smith Mountain Lake to feed popcorn to the massive carp that gather around the docks. All popcorn sales are donated to Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia.
Get ready to walk to the plank because Pirates are taking over Smith Mountain Lake this weekend.
With the Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days event coming on July 16, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is reminding Virginia citizens of the new regulation that went into effect on July 1, which bans citizens from intentionally releasing or discarding any non-biodegradable or non-photodegradable balloons outdoors in the Commonwealth.
In this episode of John Carlin's Outdoors, we go striper or striped bass fishing on Smith Mountain Lake with fishing guide Travis Patsell who owns Cats and Stripers. Along for the trip is an old fishing companion, Steve Reynolds, who first showed me the ropes on striper fishing three decades ago.
