SML Chili Festival applications now being accepted
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Virginia – Do you have what it takes to be the Chili Champion of Smith Mountain Lake? Make plans to enter the competitive cookoff for the 17th SML Fall Chili and Craft Festival on Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bridgewater Plaza. Applications are now being accepted for chili-cooking teams, as well as sponsors, craft vendors and food vendors, said Cheryl Ward, interim executive director for the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the family-friendly annual
Christopher Finley named SML Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Virginia – The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce today named Christopher Finley as its new Executive Director. Finley replaces Vicki Gardner who stepped down in July after nearly 17 years at the helm of the 750-member organization. “We are thrilled to have Chris join the Chamber team,” said Lindsey Coley, Chair of the SMLRCC Board of Directors. “His marketing and public relations expertise, leadership experience and comprehensive knowledge of the Smith Mountain
Headed to the SML Wine Festival? Check out these tips
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Virginia – Smith Mountain Lake’s most popular annual event, the SML Wine Festival, is right around the corner and organizers are sharing tips for getting the most out of the experience. “The Wine Festival is an awesome event that takes year-round planning,” said Cheryl Ward, Interim Executive Director for the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce. “We want everyone to have a great time so we’re happy to share some of our best tips.” First, save money by buying tickets in advance at
Ferrum College Agriculture Fall Festival - October 26
Ferrum College’s Agriculture Club and Collegiate Young Farmers announce the first annual Ag Fall Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 1 – 6 p.m. at the Titmus Agricultural Center, 370 Ferrum School Road, Ferrum. Cost of entrance is $5 per person. Children under 12 are free. Activities will include live bluegrass music from the band Hot Trail Mix from 2 – 4 p.m.; paint-a-pallet; and corn hole. Pre-picked pumpkins grown by Ferrum College’s Ag Club members will be available for sale. Enjoy a meal from
SML Regional Chamber announces 2019 photo contest winners
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Virginia – The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce today announced the winners of its 2019 photo contest. The grand prize of $300 was awarded to David B. Pope for his image entitled “Tight Turn” featuring a woman water skiing. Amy Hunter’s “Wavy Clouds over Bernard’s Landing,” a photo of rare Kelvin-Helmholtz clouds that went viral in June, took second ($150). Kathleen Riordan earned honorable mention ($50) for “Section 8 Fog.” “We were absolutely blown away by
Chamber News - August 2019
Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival Discounted tickets are now on sale for the 31st Annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival, which will take place Sept. 28-29 at Crazy Horse Marina. Save $10 on each taster and non-taster ticket by logging on to visitsmithmountainlake.com or visiting the SML Visitor Center at Bridgewater Plaza or the Bedford Visitor Center. They’re also available at most area Kroger stores. A limited number of “shade chalets” and VIP Lounge tickets also are available for
Foster Fuels Hosts “Spread the Warmth” Coat Drive
BROOKNEAL, VA – Foster Fuels is hosting a coat drive event called “Spread the Warmth” at the start of the 2019 school year. The local fuel company is encouraging the community to gather any gently used, unneeded coats that may be lying around their homes. These coats will be donated to various area elementary schools selected by the company’s showrooms throughout Central Virginia. Coat donations can be brought to any Foster Fuels showroom location, during normal business hours, between August 13 and
YO HO HO! Pirates descend on Smith Mountain Lake for pancake breakfast
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Virginia – More than 200 landlubbers turned out on July 21 for the first Pirates & Pancakes event on the patio at Mango’s Bar & Grill at Bridgewater Plaza. The family-oriented pancake breakfast was organized by the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce as part of Pirate Days, a weekend of festivities that took place at various locations on and off the lake. “What a great way to kick off this new event,” said Vicki Gardner, the Chamber’s executive director. “Pirates
2019 Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake campaign nets nearly double last year's debris total
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Virginia – Community volunteers collected approximately 84,000 pounds (42 tons) of debris as part of Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake cleanup days, according to the final 2019 collection report released today. According to Lorie Smith, one of the event’s organizers, the amount is nearly double what was collected last year. “We got an earlier start on planning and increased our marketing efforts, which really help build awareness for how important these annual cleanup days
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Lynchburg News & Advance Editorial
Growing support for a Bedford Amtrak Station:https://www.newsadvance.com/opinion/editorials/amtrak-take-a-chance-on-bedford/article_a419aeaf-8f61-5064-9775-cbbe0c0c103d.html
