Proposal by The Coves put on hold Jason Dunovant Feb 23, 2022 Feb 23, 2022 Updated Mar 30, 2023 0 The Coves Courtesy of Gary Jackson Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jason Dunovant An effort to expand concerts and modify lots at The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake was stalled on Feb. 15 by the Franklin County Board of Supervisors.kAmqJ 2 G@E6 @7 e\`[ DFA6CG:D@CD 28C665 E@ A@DEA@?6 E96 C6K@?6 C6BF6DE 7@C E96 56G6=@A>6?E F?E:= |2C49 E@ 2==@H E:>6 7@C 4@F?EJ DE277 E@ AC@G:56 255:E:@?2= :?7@C>2E:@?] v:==D rC66< s:DEC:4E C6AC6D6?E2E:G6 {@C:6 $>:E9 >256 E96 >@E:@? 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Pirate Days returns next weekend at a new location amid drought Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days is set to return next weekend even as low water levels have threatened to put a damper on the popular lake event.
18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing A Rocky Mount woman was arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning.
After vehicle chase, Franklin County deputies arrest man for felonies A Rocky Mount man is charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors after allegedly threatening to shoot someone and then leading police on a chase.
Sidewalk extension approved in Rocky Mount The Rocky Mount Town Council continued its efforts to improve the walkability of the town with the approval of additional sidewalk constructio…
High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake What is usually one of the busiest weekends of the summer for lake officials was ultimately uneventful.
A1 Minute! July 1, 2026: Restaurants facing lower customer traffic; Crescent Simple Syrups; Fireworks guide
