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To mark National Safe Boating Week, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources this week reminded all boaters to stay safe this summer and always wear a life jacket while on the water.
A new organization will take over running the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival, as it returns to former venue of Crazy Horse Marina for this year's event.