Completion of the new 'Aids to Navigation' and preparations for the 2026 Water Safety Roundup highlighted the March 4 meeting of the SML Water Safety Council.The US Coast Guard Auxiliary ...

The Smith Mountain Lake chapter of the US Power and Sail Squadron installed new bridge officers for the 2026 season at the ...

The founder of the foodbank serving 26 counties and nine cities across Southwest and Southside Virginia is stepping down ...

This 45-mile-long urban kayaking trail near Roanoke, Virginia, is a stunning adventure with rolling river waters, wildlife, ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR) – A multi-boat fire was reported at Smith Mountain Lake at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, February. 16. Smith Mountain Lake Marine Fire Rescue was sent out to the fire at VISA ...

The Smith Mountain Lake Association has released its final report on water quality monitoring for 2025, showing healthy water quality levels consistent with the 20-year average. (Smith Mountain Lake ...

Virginia Democrats have proposed a new congressional map that would heavily favor their party. The plan redraws the 4th Congressional District to extend further west along the state line. This ...

RICHMOND — Virginia Democrats released a proposed political map that could give their party an edge in 10 of the state’s 11 congressional districts if voters approve a referendum empowering lawmakers ...

The city of Reno is addressing a vandalism incident at Virginia Lake that temporarily caused water levels to rise higher than usual. City officials reported that the increase was due to vandalism that ...

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — One of the largest striped bass fishing tournament circuits is bringing its championship event to Smith Mountain Lake. The Striped Bass Challenge (SBC) will hold its championship ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The second of two Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinics planned for Southside Hampton Roads will be located on the land of the former Lake Wright Golf Course. In a release, ...