Nick Jonas set to perform at Caesars Virginia in June
DALEVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Heads up, Virginia Iconicks! Nick Jonas is having a show in Danville in June!. The superstar is set to perform on June 11 at Caesars Virginia's venue, The Pantheon. He announced the concert in an Instagram post, revealing a six-stop tour spanning up and down...
Catawba’s Homeplace Restaurant back open
CATAWBA, Va. (WDBJ) - Homeplace Restaurant in Catawba reopened its doors Wednesday, April 22 at 4:00 p.m. The reopening came five years after the restaurant’s closing in 2021, the restaurant announced. The restaurant stated in a social media post:. The restaurant’s dining hours will be:. Wednesday - Friday...
Penn State transfers Ethan Grunkemeyer and Luke Reynolds have built a strong connection
Virginia Tech fans can expect to hear Ethan Grunkemeyer and Luke Reynolds a lot this fall as the ex-Penn State transfers look to become major focal points of the offense for James Franklin.
Salem Ridgeyaks offense explodes in 12-2 rout of Fredericksburg
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The Salem Ridgeyaks didn’t start fast, but they sure made the middle innings count. Salem (9-7) couldn’t push a run across in the first two innings, but neither could Fredericksburg (10-6), thanks to Ridgeyaks starter Leighton Finley (W, 1-0, 1.98 ERA), who delivered another strong performance in just his third start, going 5 innings, allowing four hits and...
Explore A Peaceful Virginia Mountain Lake On This Unforgettable Paved Loop Trail
Sometimes the best adventures are the ones where you don’t have to pretend you’re training for a triathlon. The Peaks of Otter Recreation Area in Bedford, Virginia, offers exactly that: a stunning mountain escape without requiring you to mortgage your knees or question your life choices halfway up a steep incline.
One Class of 2027 commitment that Virginia Tech fans can’t ignore in chase for...
Virginia Tech Class of 2027 quarterback recruit Peter Bourque was in Blacksburg over the weekend for a key visit.
Local runners win relay portion of Blue Ridge Marathon
A local team of runners took top honors in their event last Saturday in the Blue Ridge Marathon in Roanoke. The PC Clydesdales – Cam Akers, Rob Colley, Hunter Thomas and Josh Fleenor – won the Freedom First Blue Ridge Team Relay, which is a part of the Blue Ridge Marathon.
Lake & More Weekly Calendar: April 22nd – 28th
Placement in Lake & More Weekly Events is free for 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...
Bubba’s 33 hosting fundraiser for American Eagle Foundation
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Bubba’s 33 locations across the country invite the public to a fundraiser to support the American Eagle Foundation. In honor of Ace, the Bubba’s 33 mascot, every Bubba’s 33 will donate 100% of all April 22 dine-in and to-go proceeds to the organization.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School students to participate in Creek Week
The Western Virginia Water Authority (Authority), Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA), and Blue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District are partnering with Benjamin Franklin Middle School (BFMS) for their annual Creek Week program. Each spring, all Franklin County sixth grade students use the outdoor classroom built on the school’s property to study the water quality of Powder Mill Creek. This year, students will be...

















