Appalachian Power Co. created Smith Mountain Lake to generate electricity. But the lake, which reached full pond 50 years ago Monday, has generated far more.

A 17-year-old girl was killed on Smith Mountain Lake on Sunday evening when a boat and a personal watercraft collided. The teen, of Clemmons, North Carolina, was riding the Polaris watercraft with ...

American Legion Post 62 Lake members held their bi-annual Change of Command ceremony on July 8th during their monthly meeting, and inducted Kevin Hughes as new Commander. Hughes ...

North Carolina’s '80s fast food sandwiches were legendary! From the Big Shef to the Cheerwine Pulled Pork, these lost ...

The suit alleges deceptive marketing and abusive practices that resulted in “permanent and severe psychological injuries” for ...

The Old Cotton Factory is a more than 95,000-square-foot brick building that was constructed in 1881. It’s listed on the ...

Cal Raleigh has been the Northwest's secret star. And after a Home Run Derby win, he's finally hit the big time.

BeastLake 5K and Obstacle Course Race was held Saturday with more than 320 participating this year. The event, which ...

In addition to capturing the 2023 track championship in the Pro Mini Class at Wythe, Farris has won a total of 24 races at ...

One of Thompson's daughters, 10-year-old Mamie, was at Camp Mystic. Her 10-year-old niece was also in the cabin and, as it ...