That’s Joan Peppers talking about the 5,200-square-foot house she and her husband, Wayne, finished building a year and a half ago at the southern end of Smith Mountain Lake, about four hours ...

Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia has 500 miles of shoreline. Built in the 1960s, the lake provides recreation and a home to many but its main purpose remains the same–to generate electricity.

Pirates are making their way to Smith Mountain Lake. As of Friday, July 7, the swimming advisory near Crazy Horse Marina has been lifted , according to the Virginia Department of Health.

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Smith Mountain Lake is battling a series of Harmful Algal Blooms in the water this season.. The good news is the impacted areas are shrinking, which means people ...