On a return trip to Shooters-44, a man blocked the main entrance, refusing to let us in again. With all of its beauty, Smith Mountian Lake does have its share of problems. They say it's time for Bedford, Pittsylvania, and Franklin County officials to work together. Andrew Freiden has the story. They say keeping silt out of lake during construction is of paramount importance.
Utilities are another concern.
The lake region has no central water supply. Currently the lake falls under the jurisdiction of three different counties. The committees will finalize the proposal, and submit it to surrounding counties in a few months. Seal A cut in the Roanoke real estate tax rate could ending up hiking the tax for for cellular phone service. The proposed budget maintains services, gives city employees a modest raise, and funds the local share of the school budget.