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Dock tale hour: A recap of this week’s headlines

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Set humorously in the year 2066, Kimberly imagines a futuristic roundup of headlines ranging from Mars colony updates and record-breaking heat waves to a 72-year-old Justin Bieber tour and a female Heisman-winning quarterback. Blending satire with local Smith Mountain Lake references, she playfully envisions how today’s world and community might evolve over the next 50 …

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Dock tale hour: Chamber leader Vicki Gardner says community center key to SML’s future

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Kimberly highlights Vicki Gardner’s long-standing leadership in promoting tourism and economic growth at Smith Mountain Lake, including her advocacy for a unified tourism map and major community events. Looking ahead, Gardner champions the creation of a large community center — fueled in part by the support generated through “Vicki’s Vision” — as essential to SML’s …

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Dock tale hour: Redrawn Virginia tourism regions puts SML on the map

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Kimberly details how Smith Mountain Lake was long misrepresented on Virginia tourism maps, limiting its visibility as a unified destination. After years of persistence and collaboration, regional leaders successfully secured a redesign placing SML prominently within the new Virginia Mountains Region, strengthening its marketing presence and tourism potential. Read the full article →

Dock tale hour: Smith Mountain Lake residents give of their time and checkbooks

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Kimberly highlights the strong culture of philanthropy at Smith Mountain Lake, where residents generously give both their time and money through a wide range of participant-driven fundraising events. From plunges and triathlons to golf tournaments, home tours, and holiday boat parades, these community efforts raise significant funds while fostering lasting involvement and support for local …

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