SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE

The Smith Mountain Lake Center has 70% of the funds they need to purchase the building for the center.

Volunteers collected about 125 trash bags full of trash and debris from the shoreline in May

The event’s proceeds will support programs and services that assist people in the area that are struggling with poverty, the release said.

Get ready to walk to the plank because Pirates are taking over Smith Mountain Lake this weekend.

Water balloons aren’t the treasure you want to leave behind as you could end up facing fines and punishment.

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.

Concerned residents and business owners want to enhance safety on Smith Mountain Lake by turning part of it into a no-wake surfing zone.

The risk for severe storms is in our forecast through 12 a.m. Thursday

Swimmers can now safely take a dip in all parts of Smith Mountain Lake.

People can come to Smith Mountain Lake to remember the 58,000 soldiers who fought and passed away in the Vietnam War.

Bridgewater Marina in Franklin County is helping children’s wishes become a reality.

Swimmers are urged to avoid five small areas of Smith Mountain lakes due to high levels of bacteria.

Virginia’s lakes are seeing an extra crowd of people this Memorial Day weekend, but with heavy rainfall just days ago, marina managers are advising people to take caution.

Ahead of the busy holiday weekend, conservation police with the Department of Wildlife Resources are reminding people to be safe while out boating.

As the weather gets warmer, businesses near Smith Mountain Lake are preparing for a busy season.

Hundreds of abandoned boats across the commonwealth are putting a strain on marina owners’ pockets while putting wildlife at risk.

Abandoned boats are littering Virginia and are impacting the economy, people’s safety and wildlife habitats.

Malfunctions at a nuclear plant 43 years ago will be brought to light in a new documentary on Netflix.

Thanks to SJ for sending us today’s Picture of the Day from Smith Mountain Lake!

Prowse purchased more property near the marina to build a roller hockey rink, basketball court, and pickleball court.

Thanks to Jeremy for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Smith Mountain Lake!

Thanks to Kathleen for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Smith Mountain Lake!

Homes near Smith Mountain Lake are opening up their doors again for the community to take a sneak peek inside with the goal to help charities.

Smith Mountain Lake saw a lot of traffic on Labor Day. The weather was perfect for boating, playing a game of mini golf, or even enjoying a meal outside. The holiday brought in a good deal of foot traffic for businesses on the lakefront, which gave it a very different look than last year.

Labor Day weekend on the Smith Mountain Lake will be all hands on deck for conservation police.

MKB Realtor Amanda Ostrander shows us a gorgeous house on Smith Mountain Lake that you need to check out.

A local favorite at Smith Mountain Lake is doubling down on its efforts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.

If you were looking forward to the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival, you're going to have to wait another year.

Summertime is the best time to invest in Smith Mountain Lake, according to SVN Motleys Commercial.

A group of women, ranging in age from 50 to nearly 80, are making waves on the water at Smith Mountain Lake.

Thanks to Pamela for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Smith Mountain Lake!

Two men from Franklin County are dead after their helicopter crashed while flying to the Outer Banks.

A Smith Mountain Lake park manager is calling on community members to change their ways after noticing major trash accumulation in the area.

On Saturday afternoon, hundreds of people took cover in a water battle on Smith Mountain Lake in celebration of Pirate Days.

From petting alpacas to wearing their cozy fur, an alpaca farm on Smith Mountain Lake has it all.

Festivities include a pirate ball, several costume contests, water battles and more.

Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, Franklin County has tons of great food options

Folks on Smith Mountain Lake said this holiday weekend was one for the record books. That includes the turnout at Sunday night’s fireworks show that as of just two weeks prior, was canceled.

It’s looking like a great weekend to be outside for the holiday, and for many people, that means time out on Smith Mountain Lake.

Thanks to Manley for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Smith Mountain Lake!

Mitchell’s Point Marina announced Friday that in addition to its July 2 fireworks it will now be launching fireworks on Independence Day.

Wednesday night kicked off the 9th annual Lyrics on the Lake songwriters festival.

Thanks to Angie for sending us today’s Picture of the Day from Smith Mountain Lake.

The Independence Day fireworks at Smith Mountain Lake have been canceled for 2021.

The proposed solar energy farm in Franklin County near Smith Mountain Lake is on hold as county leaders work to figure out the fine print.

Some lakes are dealing with high water levels after record-breaking rainfall in parts of the Southwest Virginia region.

Memorial Day weekend is bringing a much-needed boost to local businesses at Smith Mountain Lake after the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Smith Mountain Lake home was damaged by a fire late Saturday night, according to firefighters. While the cause is still under investigation, crews told WSLS 10 News the fire spread rapidly thanks to windy conditions.

Artist Lisa Dabareiner of Smith Mountain Lake painted an adorable doe-eyed calf who posed in a field at Fort Lewis Lodge. She was one of 21 artists