Paddling event at SML Gene Marrano August 8, 2017 1 min read “Mountain 2 Island” Paddleboard Company has worked with Franklin County Parks and Recreation to introduce “Social Paddles” to Smith Mountain Lake. WFIR intern reporter Madison Everett has more: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: DEQ: Tinker Creek ecosystem likely needs a few years to fully recoverNext: Rubber track opens up new possibilities at William Byrd Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025