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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Reel Connections for Kids fishing event helps create memories for kids to build upon

4 days ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

Question: what's the reason why Smith Mountain Lake exist? The short answer is for power. It's right there in the name - Appalachian Power. It's one of those things that are the good we don't really know we have until it is gone. This past Saturday morning, a group of folks met at Goodhue Boat Co. - Blackwater. It wasn’t for bragging rights, brass trophies, the best bait or the biggest catch. It was about making connections. Reel Connections for Kids, and their families.
Lake & More Weekly Calendar: June 4th - 10th

4 days 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.
Franklin County Office of Aging celebrates 50-year anniversary

5 days ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

The Franklin County Office of Aging had a 50-year anniversary celebration on May 28th at the Essig Center in Rocky Mount, which was held in correlation with Older Americans Month. During the celebration, staff and volunteers "led tours of the Essing Center and answered questions about the programs and resources available for those 50 years old and up," said Flo Brown, Aging Services Specialist with the Office of Aging.
Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire/Rescue/Dive celebrates 50 years of service to the lake community

5 days ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire/Rescue/Dive celebrated its 50th anniversary May 31st with an open house that included a ribbon-cutting for their new building and christening of their newest fireboat, 11-9. The new building, which recently opened in Moneta, is the first official "home" for the department, and the result of a 20-year fundraising campaign.
American Legion Post 62 holds annual Memorial Day ceremony, wreath laying

1 week ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

American Legion Post 62 Smith Mountain Lake held its annual Memorial Day ceremony and wreath laying on Monday at the SML/Moneta Library to honor fallen service men and women.
Napoli by the Lake celebrates opening of new outdoor seating area

1 week ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

On May 22nd, the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Napoli by the Lake's new outdoor seating area. The restaurant, which is located at Bernard's Landing, is owned by Ray Wilson, also the owner of Napoli Cowboy. Constructed by Build SML, the new covered seating area expands seating capacity outdoors by about 30.
Trinity Treasures community yard sale underway at Trinity; runs today and Saturday

1 week ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

Trinity Treasures annual community yard sale is underway at Trinity Ecumenical Parish in Moneta with thousands of low-cost, second-hand goods, tools, gardening equipment, furniture and homemade items available during the two-day sale that goes until 3 p.m. today (Friday) and runs 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow. Trinity Treasures is not a community yard sale in the traditional sense, meaning that vendors don’t rent booths and retain the proceeds.
'Big Little Poker Run' draws a boat crowd for a good cause

1 week ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

The 'Big Little Poker Run' was held on May 17th at Smith Mountain Lake with more than 30 boats participating in the charitable event that benefited Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Virginia. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Virginia, which serves Bedford County, Amherst County, Appomattox County, Campbell County and Lynchburg City, provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring professionally supported one to one relationships, according to the organization's website.
American Legion Post #62 Smith Mountain Lake to have Memorial Day Ceremony at SML/Moneta Library

2 weeks ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

On Memorial Day, American Legion Post #62 Smith Mountain Lake will have a Memorial Day Ceremony and Wreath Laying to honor our fallen service men and women at 11:30 a.m. at the Smith Mountain Lake/Moneta Library located at 13641 Moneta Road. The event will include a performance by the Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Brass Band. Post #62 member Jim Kurtz and Vietnam pilot, will serve as guest speaker. All are welcome to attend.
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Staunton River wins last three games to finish season with winning record

2 weeks ago | smithmountaineagle.com | Steve McClintic

For the 2025 Staunton River High School varsity baseball team, it was one, two, three big wins to end the ol' ballgame season at 11-10, giving Golden Eagles' seniors a sweet send off, and the underclassman something to grow on for next year. Staunton River Golden Eagles get 2-1 victory over Liberty MinutemenOn May 15th, Staunton River hosted the Liberty High School Minutemen in a game that started with Liberty taking an early 1-0 lead in the first on a score by Gage Byers.