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Our community is blessed with several amazing public service organizations that go above and beyond to keep the residents of Smith...

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...

This week you'll find stories about: ⁠Backdrop Bedford⁠, ⁠Habitat for Humanity - Franklin County Virginia⁠, ⁠Chick-fil-A⁠, The Holiday...

Helping families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. Chances are, you have long known the name “Habitat for...

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...

By: Peggy Crowley Clutz A chill has been in the air lately and oak trees have been dropping their leaves. The lake doesn’t look quite as...

Over the past couple of years, we have spotlighted some wonderful arts groups in our area: Lake Writers , SML Photo Club , and the...

You'll find out all about the two tandem businesses run by Debbie and Marc Sirockman: Virginia Found Goods and White Barn Vintage | Enjoy...

Destination Bedford has recently released a new initiative encompassing our local Bedford Wine Trail. It's called Bottled in Bedford, and...

Marc and Debbie Sirockman were high school sweethearts, eloped in college, and always dreamed of owning a house one day on Lake Hopatcong...

Last week I spent a delightful morning poking around the workshop of Michael McCord. I got to admire a recently commissioned project that...

To support The Current by becoming a member, CLICK HERE. This episode covers the Smith Mountain Lake Antique and Classic Boat Society....

I really appreciate recipes that require just a few basic ingredients and can be whipped together in a trice for last minute company....

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...

On a tranquil late-summer evening, my husband and I boarded a magical wooden vessel...a relic from a gentler time...sunset-bound. The...

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...

SML Fine Wines on Facebook Little Town Players | Plaza Suite | September 15-17 and 22-24 | For tickets call: 540-586-5881 Attic...

A shop. One that showcases wines from around the world with a sense of presence - and place. A collection of vintages shaped fully by...

Destination: Bull Docks Target: Lobster Fries Scenario: Birthday Celebration Take Out This was not the first time I've enjoyed a piping...