Smith Mountain Eagle

Established in 1985, the Smith Mountain Eagle is a locally-owned newspaper serving the Smith Mountain Lake area in Virginia. It is released every Wednesday. With a weekly readership exceeding 11,000, the Smith Mountain Eagle focuses on the Smith Mountain Lake community and its neighboring counties, including Bedford, Franklin, and Pittsylvania. It also highlights stories from local communities such as Moneta, Huddleston, Goodview, Hardy, Wirtz, Burnt Chimney, Penhook, and Union Hall.

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UPDATE: Downed tree on Stony Fork Road in Stewartsville causing traffic backup, power outages

1 week ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

UPDATE: All Clear. A downed tree on Stony Fork Road in Stewartsville, about a quarter mile from Route 24, is causing a traffic backup and power outages in the area. Use caution while traveling Stony Fork Road; expect back-ups until the area is cleared. Power is reportedly to be restored by 8:30 p.m.
Lake & More Weekly Calendar: May 7th - 13th

1 week ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

Placement in Lake & More Weekly Events is free for public events taking place in the Smith Mountain Lake community, the surrounding counties of Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania, and the communities of Moneta, Huddleston, Goodview, Hardy, Wirtz, Burnt Chimney, Penhook and Union Hall. Submit a brief paragraph about your event via email to [email protected]. Events will be listed once before the event. The deadline for submissions is noon on Fridays.
Smith Mountain Art Council eXpo takes place this weekend

1 week ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

The Smith Mountain Art Council artsXpo will be held on Saturday, May 10th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Church in Moneta. The free family event will feature live music, demonstrations, kids activities, food, drink and giveaways. "The Smith Mountain Arts Council eXpo began last May to broaden our impact on the Smith Mountain Lake community," said Smith Mountain Arts Council President Dianna Weiner.
Accomplishments a’plenty at 2025 Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon

1 week ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

More than 350 people representing seven US states did the 2025 Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon on Saturday, with nearly every participant completing the courses. "In my eight years of doing this, this one ran most smoothly," said Virginia Amateur Sports President Dan Foutz. "Warm water temperatures (72 degrees), no accidents, and lots of spectators.
Downed tree on Stony Fork Road in Stewartsville causing traffic backup, power outages

1 week ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

A downed tree on Stony Fork Road in Stewartsville, about a quarter mile from Route 24, is causing a traffic backup and power outages in the area. Use caution while traveling Stony Fork Road; expect back-ups until the area is cleared. Power is reportedly to be restored by 8:30 p.m.
For local man battling colon cancer, Saturday night was a variety show of support served up by community, family

1 week ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

In a corner of Bedford County called Montvale, where a small town Saturday night fundraiser was held this past weekend, the experience was priceless. Why? Because that's how things are done around these parts, especially when it's for a good cause.
'Lake Days' gives students hands-on experience as future stewards of the environment

1 week ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

'Lake Days' were held last month at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, giving ninth graders from Bedford County Public Schools hands-on experience on what it takes to maintain a clean lake and healthy ecosystem.
2025 SML Songwriters Festival begins!

2 weeks ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

The annual SML Songwriters Festival began on Sunday, April 27th at Mango's with a spring kick off concert featuring national recording artist Glen Shelton, who energized the audience with his upbeat style of music that earned him 'Feel-Good Country Music of the Year' honors and helped him climb the country music charts. First time attendee Taylor Treadway said Sunday's kick off concert delivered on all fronts.
Lake & More Weekly Calendar: April 30th - May 6th

2 weeks ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

Placement in Lake & More Weekly Events is free for public events taking place in the Smith Mountain Lake community, the surrounding counties of Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania, and the communities of Moneta, Huddleston, Goodview, Hardy, Wirtz, Burnt Chimney, Penhook and Union Hall. Submit a brief paragraph about your event via email to [email protected]. Events will be listed once before the event. The deadline for submissions is noon on Fridays.
12th annual Booker T. Washington Legacy Event honors trailblazers in humanitarianism, agriculture, health and education

2 weeks ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

The 12th annual Booker T. Washington Legacy Event was held Saturday, April 26th at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center in Wirtz. This year's event theme to honor Washington's legacy was, 'Worthy to be Known, Worthy to be Continued". Sponsored by the Friends of Booker T. Washington National Monument and The National Park Service, this year's event was a 'jazz brunch' format with a buffet brunch catered by the 4-H Center staff and musical selections performed by Angela Fowler and William (Bill) McGee.