Giles County chosen as location for filming of movie "We Wish You Well"

WDBJ7

Date: 5/17/2012 5:14:05 PM

Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia (May 17, 2012) - Giles County, Virginia, has been selected as the location for the feature film Wish You Well, the movie's producers announced today. The movie is based on author David Baldacci's bestselling novel, ...See all stories on this topic…

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VDOT Uses Side-Scan Sonar at SML

WSET

Date: 5/17/2012 12:32:36 AM

Franklin Co., VA - New sonar technology is helping VDOT crews get a clearer picture of the bottom of Smith Mountain Lake. Crews will be replacing the Hardy Road Bridge on Route 634 and for the last two days, a VDOT team from Hampton Roads has been ...See all stories on this topic…

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Flooding closes, washes out roads

Franklin News Post

Date: 5/16/2012 11:21:17 AM

According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the biggest problems were between Rocky Mount and Smith Mountain Lake. Rain in excess of 4 inches fell in that area in about two hours, the National Weather Service reported.See all stories on this topic…

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Bedford; Campbell; Franklin; Pittsylvania

WDBJ7

Date: 5/16/2012 3:05:29 AM

THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM MONETA TO WESTERN SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE...OR ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM MONETA TO 9 MILES NORTHWEST OF PENHOOK...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 5 MPH. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... WESTERN SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE.See all stories on this topic…

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Heavy rain washes out bridge in Franklin County

Smith Mountain Eagle

Date: 5/15/2012 8:36:23 PM

A heavy thunderstorm moved through portions of the Smith Mountain Lake area Monday evening with reports of 5-7 inches of rain in about three hours. More heavy rain was forecast for the area Tuesday evening. Franklin County is under a Flash Flood Watch ...See all stories on this topic…

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