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SML Steel Drum Band
Richard Rudolph, and his wife Delilah, are longtime SWVA music teachers. Back in 2000, born out of a desire to keep things new and fresh...
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- Nov 20
- 3 min
100+ Women Who Care
We Care, We Give, We Make a Difference I had the privilege of chatting with Jan Ruehle and Sarah Chichester recently (two of the...
- Nov 3
- 1 min
Holiday Happenings 2023
November 4 | Christmas on the Farm | Amherst November 3-4 | Sweet Violet's Vintage Christmas Market | Virginia Found Goods November 4 |...
- Nov 3
- 2 min
Scruggs Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Our community is blessed with several amazing public service organizations that go above and beyond to keep the residents of Smith...
- Oct 28
- 1 min
Smith Mountain Lake Lighted Boat Parade
The Lighted Boat Parade is a Smith Mountain Lake holiday tradition. It somehow always manages to sneak up on me, so I wanted to make sure...
- Oct 26
- 2 min
Habitat for Humanity | Franklin County
Helping families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. Chances are, you have long known the name “Habitat for...
- Oct 23
- 3 min
Backdrop Bedford
Planning a party can be stressful. But being able to source several of the key components all from one place will have you well on your...
- Oct 11
- 4 min
Bottled in Bedford
Destination Bedford has recently released a new initiative encompassing our local Bedford Wine Trail. It's called Bottled in Bedford, and...
- Oct 9
- 3 min
Virginia Found Goods | White Barn Vintage
Marc and Debbie Sirockman were high school sweethearts, eloped in college, and always dreamed of owning a house one day on Lake Hopatcong...
- Oct 2
- 3 min
Michael McCord | Woodworker
Last week I spent a delightful morning poking around the workshop of Michael McCord. I got to admire a recently commissioned project that...
- Sep 26
- 2 min
Monday, Monday
Did the song by The Mamas and The Papas just run through your head when you read that?! My husband often has Mondays off, and while we're...
- Sep 24
- 2 min
SML Antique and Classic Boat Society
On a tranquil late-summer evening, my husband and I boarded a magical wooden vessel...a relic from a gentler time...sunset bound. The...
- Sep 18
- 2 min
Tastes of the Season
Longtime readers know of my intense adoration for fall. I know there are some fellow-autumn-lovers amongst you, so I've been scouting out...
- Sep 12
- 3 min
SML Fine Wines | Ryan McFeely
A shop. One that showcases wines from around the world with a sense of presence - and place. A collection of vintages shaped fully by the...
- Aug 28
- 1 min
UCF: Lobster Fries
Destination: Bull Docks Target: Lobster Fries Scenario: Birthday Celebration Take Out This was not the first time I've enjoyed a piping...
- Aug 23
- 1 min
The Fudge Shop at Gifts Ahoy
Tucked inside Gifts Ahoy at Bridgewater Plaza is the most delightful little mouthwatering fudge counter! Over the years they have built a...
- Aug 19
- 3 min
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
I've been surprised to find that a large number of you have never visited our local state park! Sure, most know that it exists, but do...
- Aug 12
- 2 min
Lake Life Lavender and Herb
Beth Hoyos and her family were able to take the coveted leap from part-timers to full-timers here at the lake a few years back thanks to...
- Jul 28
- 3 min
Kevin and Sara Gray | Smith Mountain Lake Coffee House
Sara and Kevin Gray moved to Smith Mountain Lake in 2017, when Sara, a high school counselor, transferred into the local school district....
- Jul 24
- 3 min
Riding the Wind | SML Paramotor Club
Have you ever been boating, picnicking, or maybe just hanging out in your backyard on a sunny day when all of a sudden, you hear a soft...
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