Top Story SMITH MOUNTAIN ARTS COUNCIL Smith Mountain Arts Council announces Photo Show winners Staff Report May 20, 2026 2 hrs ago 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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