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Dr. Hunter Simpson | Hunting Hills Family Dentistry
Dr. Simpson was first drawn to the Smith Mountain Lake area during the years that his wife was completing her dermatology residency in...
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Oct 2, 20233 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 12, 20233 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...
Jul 28, 20233 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....
Jun 17, 20232 min
Jet Ski Racing on Smith Mountain Lake
This spring, Jonathan McCreary and Justin Bradley traveled to the first American Jet Sport Association (AJSA) race of the season,...
Apr 20, 20232 min
The SML Boomer Band
I sat down recently with Karen DeBord, an original member of the band, to talk a little bit about the history and the future of this...
Apr 8, 20231 min
Meet Artist Shelley Koopmann
In her own words… I grew up on Long Island, New York, surrounded by art and music. Living near NYC, I spent time from an early age going...
Mar 29, 20232 min
Meet Local Author: David Pope
David is originally from Harlan, Kentucky, a small coal town in the southeastern part of the state. He graduated from Harlan High School...
Mar 7, 20232 min
Natalie Ashton | Electric Iris
You may have heard Natalie's name as the 2022 co-winner of The Gauntlet - a local competition for entrepreneurs who are looking to take...
Feb 20, 20232 min
Isaac Vaughn | Perfection Auto Care
Isaac Vaughn, owner of Perfection Auto Care, is the fourth generation of his family to find himself in the automotive business. Though he...
Feb 17, 20233 min
Chef Nate Sloan | bloom Restaurant and Wine-Bar
Before moving to the lake, I (Kristin) ran a bed and breakfast just over the mountain in Roanoke. We loved our time living in the...
Feb 2, 20233 min
Renee Aguilera | Roanoke Ballet Theatre
Meet Renee Aguilera, lake resident and Ballet Mistress for Roanoke Ballet Theatre's Professional Company. Renee's dancing career began at...
Jan 26, 20233 min
Renee Robertson | CJ's Coffee Shop
Renee will be a familiar face to those who may have stopped in to shop at Mama Ann's (in Westlake) over the past several years. Having...
Jan 12, 20235 min
Christian Quesenberry
You can't be around the live music scene in this area for long without hearing the name of Christian Quesenberry. His story is one filled...
Jan 5, 20233 min
Laurie Andrews | LAT Wellness Studios
Maybe you're like the majority… re-prioritizing your health and looking for habits to incorporate into your lifestyle in pursuit of...
Dec 8, 20223 min
My COVID Story | Juli Price and Leah Brown
A rainy autumn afternoon found me chatting over a maple latte with local business owners, community advocates, neighbors, and good...
Nov 18, 20222 min
Brenda Strickland | Moonshine and Salteens
"Making rainbows out of rain" That was what South Lake resident Brenda Strickland's goal became after a series of traumatic events found...
Nov 4, 20222 min
The SML+ App | Tim Barr
Like many, thanks to the pandemic, Waterfront resident (and Salem native) Tim Barr suddenly found his job status changed to: remote...
Oct 14, 20222 min
My COVID Story | Scott Bull
When serendipity (and COVID) interrupted the well-thought-out plan. Scott Bull was a chemist. Research and development were both his job...
Oct 8, 20222 min
Victor Clark - Mattress By Appointment
Victor Clarke (also known around these parts as Captain Vic and pictured left with his wife, Robin) is no stranger to the lake. In fact,...
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