Top Story SMITH MOUNTAIN ARTS COUNCIL Smith Mountain Arts Council announces Photo Show winners Staff Report May 20, 2026 May 20, 2026 0 Organizer Kathryn Orth places a first-place ribbon on an entry at the Smith Mountain Arts Council's 30th Photo Show. Ray Lekich, contributed Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Staff Report Shawn O'Connor was judge at the Smith Mountain Arts Council's 30th Photo Show. 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Smith Mountain Lake businesses feel the impact of low lake levels With Smith Mountain Lake currently more than five feet below normal, local businesses have spent much of the summer reassuring visitors.
Miss Virginia's Teen winner, from Rocky Mount, proud to represent community Southwest Virginia has two of its own representing the commonwealth as the newest Miss Virginia and Miss Virginia's Teen.
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