APCo warns Smith Mountain Lake levels may drop during upcoming testing

APCo will conduct a mandatory test of its electricity generating units at the Smith Mountain Dam on Monday, Feb. 9. The ...
Missoulian

Missoula County sues Seeley Lake couple over unpermitted vacation rental

Missoula County officials allege two short-term rentals in Seeley Lake were constructed without proper building permits, ...
Smith Mountain Eagle

Living with bears at Smith Mountain Lake

Bears will come out of hibernation around late February and into March. They will stay in the area from spring until late ...
The Roanoke Times

Virginia drought hurting health of streams feeding into Smith Mountain Lake

Recent drought conditions around Smith Mountain Lake have hurt the health of streams that are tributaries into the lake, local volunteer researchers found. People are also reading… Rocky Mount ...
WVVA

Low lake levels at Smith Mountain Lake may close ramps; APCo urges caution

ROANOKE, Va. (WVVA) - Appalachian Power Company (APCo) is urging everyone to exercise caution around Smith Mountain Lake after prolonged dry weather and below-average precipitation have led to ...
WSLS 10

Smith Mountain Lake faces lowest water levels in nearly a decade amid severe drought

MONETA, Va. – Smith Mountain Lake is experiencing some of its lowest water levels in nearly a decade, creating challenges for boaters and local businesses. The community has been dealing with these ...
The Roanoke Times

Smith Mountain Lake seeing lowest levels in nearly a decade

While rain is in the forecast for this weekend, it is not expected to make much of an impact on the extremely low water levels Smith Mountain Lake is currently facing.