Talented musicians play '60s and '70s hits, spreading joy and raising funds for local nonprofits through vibrant performances ...

Abingdon's Virginia Highlands Festival celebrates Appalachian culture through arts, outdoor activities, and history, offering ...

Enjoy a delightful exploration of Virginia's native berries through an enticing recipe for Clare's Blueberry Muffins, perfect ...

Anyone who shares a deep appreciation for Smith Mountain Lake, whether visiting during the summer or enjoying the area ...

Make plans for events including Independence Day celebrations, concerts, obstacle races, and family-friendly activities around Smith Mountain Lake.

Correction: A headline head for this story contained the incorrect year for the crash. It has since been fixed. About three years ago, Cindy Orange Neely was planting some azaleas outside the Thaxton ...

Smith Mountain Lake locals know what to expect during breakfast at Old Oak Cafe — hearty portions, affordable prices, and a warm-welcoming atmosphere. Dining here feels like pulling up a chair at the ...

Emma Coleman 540-981-3198 Jul 30, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Updated Sep 7, 2023 A new statewide, searchable cold case database sparked a new lead in a 19-year-old murder investigation late last month. “I just ...

Story by Reed Dillon | Photography by Natalee Waters Mar 1, 2017 Mar 1, 2017 Over the next 19 years, the Pew Research Center estimates approximately 10,000 people will retire every day in the United ...

The foundation for the dam that today holds back Smith Mountain Lake was laid more than 500 million years ago. In the late Pre-Cambrian era, long before the appearance of dinosaurs, fish, land plants ...

Smith Mountain Gap, as seen July 15, 1960, was an isolated place surrounded by farmland when it was chosen as the site of an innovative hydroelectric plant built by Appalachian Power Co. It wasn't ...

What do monster trucks, rodeos, and hot air balloons have in common with wine? They’re all part of the creative lineup dreamed up by Tyler and Ashley Wind, the husband-and-wife team behind Wind ...