The rise of local farmers markets near Smith Mountain Lake supports local agriculture, offers a variety of goods, and fosters ...

Explore the joys of visiting a local farmers market, steeped in tradition and offering unexpected delights amid colorful ...

Bright and early on a warm, dewy late spring morning, a group of eight volunteers, Master Gardeners, and trainees are busy at ...

Celebrate summer with diverse piña coladas, from creamy coconut blends to unique moonshine and classic rum versions, ...

An exploration of hybrid and heirloom tomatoes, navigating the trade-offs between taste, sustainability, and corporate ...

Correction: A headline head for this story contained the incorrect year for the crash. It has since been fixed. About three years ago, Cindy Orange Neely was planting some azaleas outside the Thaxton ...

Emma Coleman 540-981-3198 Jul 30, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Updated Sep 7, 2023 A new statewide, searchable cold case database sparked a new lead in a 19-year-old murder investigation late last month. “I just ...

What makes a good breakfast? Is it the fluffy scrambled eggs, a stack of hot pancakes drizzled with maple syrup, fresh-made bagels and assorted schmears, or the coffee creations we can’t help but ...

A book by Radford University alumnus Ron Peterson Jr. details the case of Gina Renee Hall, who went missing in 1980 and whose remains have never been recovered. A local man, Stephen Epperly, was the ...

While capturing more sunlight and wind to produce its electricity, Appalachian Power Co. will continue to burn coal in two large power plants in West Virginia until 2040. That, at least, is one way ...

The foundation for the dam that today holds back Smith Mountain Lake was laid more than 500 million years ago. In the late Pre-Cambrian era, long before the appearance of dinosaurs, fish, land plants ...

Smith Mountain Lake locals know what to expect during breakfast at Old Oak Cafe — hearty portions, affordable prices, and a warm-welcoming atmosphere. Dining here feels like pulling up a chair at the ...