On Saturday, Ferrum College senior Breanna Weaver will be experiencing a first. She will be walking the stage to accept her diploma, something she and many other seniors were unable to do when graduating high school.Graduating from Franklin County High School four years ago during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the many restrictions to public gatherings, Weaver made the best of a “drive-thru” ceremony. Now just days away from graduation, she is eager to experience the true experience.“I’m so excited,” Weaver said of graduating while having friends and family watching from the...…On Saturday, Ferrum College senior Breanna Weaver will be experiencing a first. She will be walking the stage to accept her diploma, something she and many other seniors were unable to do when graduating high school.Graduating from Franklin County High School four years ago during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the many restrictions to public gatherings, Weaver made the best of a “drive-thru” ceremony. Now just days away from graduation, she is eager to experience the true experience.“I’m so excited,” Weaver said of graduating while having friends and family watching from the...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to main contentYou are the owner of this article.Edit ArticleAdd New ArticleYou have permission to edit this article.EditRead Today's E-edition© 2023 Lee EnterprisesTerms of Service Privacy PolicySubscribeRead Today's E-editionShare ThisFerrum College sees larger freshman class amid efforts to growShare thisFERRUM — Students have returned to Ferrum College for the start of fall semester as a new program created to help make the school more affordable appears to be showing results.Ferrum College welcomed 310 new freshman and transfer students this semester, which is...…Skip to main contentSkip to main contentYou are the owner of this article.Edit ArticleAdd New ArticleYou have permission to edit this article.EditRead Today's E-edition© 2023 Lee EnterprisesTerms of Service Privacy PolicySubscribeRead Today's E-editionShare ThisFerrum College sees larger freshman class amid efforts to growShare thisFERRUM — Students have returned to Ferrum College for the start of fall semester as a new program created to help make the school more affordable appears to be showing results.Ferrum College welcomed 310 new freshman and transfer students this semester, which is...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to main contentYou are the owner of this article.Edit ArticleAdd New ArticleYou have permission to edit this article.EditRead Today's E-edition© 2023 Lee EnterprisesTerms of Service Privacy PolicySubscribeRead Today's E-editionShare ThisFire burns a portion of Twin Creeks Distillery in FerrumShare thisFERRUM — A portion of the Twin Creeks Distillery in Ferrum was burned but no injuries were reported in a fire late Friday evening.A blaze was reported at the building just before 10 p.m. on Friday. It is believed to have originated somewhere in the back of the main...…Skip to main contentSkip to main contentYou are the owner of this article.Edit ArticleAdd New ArticleYou have permission to edit this article.EditRead Today's E-edition© 2023 Lee EnterprisesTerms of Service Privacy PolicySubscribeRead Today's E-editionShare ThisFire burns a portion of Twin Creeks Distillery in FerrumShare thisFERRUM — A portion of the Twin Creeks Distillery in Ferrum was burned but no injuries were reported in a fire late Friday evening.A blaze was reported at the building just before 10 p.m. on Friday. It is believed to have originated somewhere in the back of the main...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to main contentYou are the owner of this article.Edit ArticleAdd New ArticleYou have permission to edit this article.EditRead Today's E-edition© 2023 Lee EnterprisesTerms of Service Privacy PolicySubscribeRead Today's E-editionShare ThisVisitors get a view of the past at annual antique boat showShare thisThe docks at Crazy Horse Marina in Moneta were filled with history on Saturday. Boats from decades-long past were on display for Smith Mountain Lake's 31st Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show. Visitors lined the docks Saturday to get a closer look at more than...…Skip to main contentSkip to main contentYou are the owner of this article.Edit ArticleAdd New ArticleYou have permission to edit this article.EditRead Today's E-edition© 2023 Lee EnterprisesTerms of Service Privacy PolicySubscribeRead Today's E-editionShare ThisVisitors get a view of the past at annual antique boat showShare thisThe docks at Crazy Horse Marina in Moneta were filled with history on Saturday. Boats from decades-long past were on display for Smith Mountain Lake's 31st Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show. Visitors lined the docks Saturday to get a closer look at more than...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to main contentYou have permission to edit this article.EditRead Today's E-edition© 2023 Lee EnterprisesTerms of Service Privacy PolicySubscribeRead Today's E-editionShare ThisPenhook man dies in boating incident at Smith Mountain LakeShare thisA Penhook man died Saturday night after striking a tree while operating a boat on Smith Mountain Lake.Members of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and the Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Department responded to a 911 call at approximately 10:30 p.m. Saturday concerning a boating incident near channel...…Skip to main contentSkip to main contentYou have permission to edit this article.EditRead Today's E-edition© 2023 Lee EnterprisesTerms of Service Privacy PolicySubscribeRead Today's E-editionShare ThisPenhook man dies in boating incident at Smith Mountain LakeShare thisA Penhook man died Saturday night after striking a tree while operating a boat on Smith Mountain Lake.Members of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and the Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Department responded to a 911 call at approximately 10:30 p.m. Saturday concerning a boating incident near channel...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to main contentYou have permission to edit this article.EditRead Today's E-edition© 2023 Lee EnterprisesTerms of Service Privacy PolicySubscribeRead Today's E-editionShare ThisRain doesn't stop tasters at the SML Wine FestivalShare thisStaff at the tent for Wine Vineyards from Tappahannock filled the glasses of eager tasters at Saturday’s Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival.A steady downpour of rain soaked everyone who attended the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival on Saturday.AmRhein’s Wine Cellars from Bent Mountain Virginia provided tastings for the crowds at...…Skip to main contentSkip to main contentYou have permission to edit this article.EditRead Today's E-edition© 2023 Lee EnterprisesTerms of Service Privacy PolicySubscribeRead Today's E-editionShare ThisRain doesn't stop tasters at the SML Wine FestivalShare thisStaff at the tent for Wine Vineyards from Tappahannock filled the glasses of eager tasters at Saturday’s Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival.A steady downpour of rain soaked everyone who attended the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival on Saturday.AmRhein’s Wine Cellars from Bent Mountain Virginia provided tastings for the crowds at...WW…