More than 500 tons of debris removed from Smith Mountain Lake Timothy Martin March 6, 2013 1 minute read Appalachian Power crews have been busy the past couple of weeks cleaning up at Smith Mountain Lake. WFIR’s Timothy Martin says flooding earlier this year washed a lot of debris into the lake. Share: Post navigation Previous: The Power Team coming to one local churchNext: Rising price of asphalt is a challenge for Roanoke Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026