by Brandon Duncan | Apr 1, 2021 | Lifestyle
If you’re making a list of non-negotiables for your next home purchase, they may look a bit different than they did pre-pandemic. Now that we’re socially distancing and spending more time at home, we want to surround ourselves with amenities that make our lives more...
by Brandon Duncan | Mar 15, 2021 | Lifestyle
After what seemed like a neverending forecast of rain, sleet, and snow, Springtime has finally decided to unpack and hang around for a few months. The sunshine and warmer temperatures have you opening windows, cleaning out closets, and making plans to update your...
by Brandon Duncan | Feb 11, 2021 | Lifestyle
Two of Smith Mountain Lake’s most popular golf courses have been acquired by McConnell Golf, a Raleigh-based firm focused on introducing golf enthusiasts to regional top-tier golf clubs. The company’s founder, President & CEO John McConnell has owned property at...
by Brandon Duncan | Jun 10, 2020 | Lifestyle, Smith Mountain Lake
Spending summers at Smith Mountain Lake has been a popular pastime for many visitors to our area. With the recent outbreak of Covid-19, the travel and hospitality industry has seen a sharp decline in activity, and understandably so. The earlier months of the pandemic...
by Brandon Duncan | Apr 22, 2020 | Lifestyle
During the COVID-19 crisis, we’ve all become hyper-focused on cleanliness and ensuring that we’re doing our part in keeping healthy. As such, cleaners and disinfectants have taken center stage in many conversations as we compare cleaning methods to see who might have...
by Brandon Duncan | Apr 10, 2020 | Lifestyle
When you find out that a loved one is sick or unable to leave their home, you may volunteer to prepare and deliver food to help out during their time of need. Now, during the statewide lockdown, the issue of safe-handling and contact is of utmost importance. If you’re...