Smith Mountain Eagle

11/15/2025

Rotary Club of Smith Mountain Lake's 6th annual Moneta Madness charity disc golf tournament is just about underway at Moneta Park. Nearly 40 disc golfers from Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina are competing in this year's event, which is being played through early afternoon.

Food donations are being accepted for Lake Christian Ministries, so bring out canned goods and packaged foods to support LCM's mission!

Photos by: Steve McClintic, Jr./Smith Mountain Eagle

11/15/2025

High school football scores: Patrick Henry: 38 Franklin Co: 7

11/14/2025

Moneta Volunteer Rescue Squad debuts new ambulance.

A new ambulance has arrived at the bays of Moneta Volunteer Rescue Squad. The 2025 Demers MXP170 has many new enhancements that offer improved life saving measures.

11/13/2025

Virginia farmers offer homegrown flavors for elevating holiday meals.

This season, Virginians can give thanks for the commonwealth’s vast array of homegrown ingredients by savoring them during the holidays.

11/13/2025

Smith Mountain weekly bridge results posted.

The Smith Mountain Bridge Club met on Tuesday, Nov. 4 and Friday, Nov. 7.

11/12/2025

Trainings prepare first responders for livestock transport accidents.

Traffic accidents are already stressful, but when livestock are involved, they can quickly become chaotic and dangerous situations.

11/12/2025

POLL: What's your favorite place to eat brunch at and around Smith Mountain Lake?

Below are a few places to grab breakfast/brunch at and around Smith Mountain Lake. Know of others to add to the list? Submit via email to [email protected] and we'll add

11/12/2025

A few photos of the Northern Lights from Wirtz and Moneta tonight. What did the Aurora Borealis look like from where you were?

11/11/2025

Happenings around the lake this week.

Placement in Lake & More Weekly Events is free for events taking place in the Smith Mountain Lake community, the surrounding counties of Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania, and the communities

11/11/2025

Warm temps plus a hint of cactus spice up the 2025 SML Chili Fest.

For a lot of cooks, "mum" is measurably the word when it comes to ingredients in their recipes. Yes, folks can be quite protective of what all goes into their

11/11/2025

In honor of Veterans today and everyday. Thank you.

11/10/2025

New primary care medical practice set to open in Moneta in early January.

Clinic owner aims to meet growing demand for accessible family medicine near Smith Mountain Lake.