Surry Living

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About Us

Surry Living celebrates Surry County, its people, businesses, and attractions.
Surry Living is a complimentary magazine published monthly and is available
at many prime locations in Mount Airy, Elkin, Dobson, Pilot Mountain, Jonesville,
Yadkinville and throughout the country.

For advertising information and rates, contact us today.

Phone: (336) 416-0938
Email: weaddvalue@surryliving.com

Surry Living reserves the right to deny any advertisement or listing. Submissions are welcome,
but unsolicited materials are not guaranteed to be returned. Surry Living assumes no responsibility or liability for the information, services, products, claims, statements, accuracy, or intended or unintended results of any advertiser, editorial contributors, company, professional corporation, business or service provider herein this publication. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher is prohibited.

Publisher: Kevin Pyles

Executive Editor: Derina Pyles

Director: Sabrina Lee Baker

Associate Editor: Veronica Green-Gott

Creative Director: Josh Snow

Graphic Designer: Sabrina Lee Baker

Photographers: Sabrina Lee Baker,
Natalie Snow & Sybil Slate

Sales: ads@surryliving.com

– CONTRIBUTORS –

We’re a talented group of creative individuals interested in art, design, health, wellness and all niches in between.

Sabrina L. Baker

Sabrina hails from Tobaccoville, NC.
Passion for arts led her to photography,
where she carved her niche.
She balances motherhood and her professional pursuits. At 30 years of age, she embraced Jiu-Jitsu, proving there is no age barrier to personal growth. Sabrina is known for her creativity and commitment, her ability to embrace change, and her perseverance. She writes to inspire others to face challenges
head-on and to craft their own paths
to success.

    Blake Johnson

    Blake grew up in and around the outskirts
    of Winston-Salem. He and his wife, Angie,
    currently live in the small town of East Bend. Blake graduated from Liberty University with a master’s degree in psychology and loves finding ways to help others. He also enjoys reading the Bible, painting, and spending time outdoors.




      Carmen Long

      Carmen is an NC Cooperative Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. Making quick, easy, healthy food that tastes great on a budget is a challenge. Carmen and her husband have two grown children, both of whom were involved in sports from grade school
      through college. With busy careers and lots of time at sporting events, coming up with quick, healthy meals was a necessity. Carmen shares ideas and recipes to make this tough job easier.

        Eddie Lowe

        Eddie lives in Copeland, NC. His column reflects his life experiences and stories that have been passed down to him. He is an encourager and considers himself a cheerleader for daily life. Eddie builds custom-crafted furniture in his small business, New Venture Woodworx.
        He also turns wooden bowls on a lathe and sells those at art and craft shows.



          Derina Pyles

          Derina is the executive editor and owner of Surry Living Magazine. She is also a professional horsewoman with a passion for connecting horses, nature, and people. Derina lives on her ranch in Westfield, NC, with her husband, Kevin,
          son Kage, and daughter, Kaleah.
          She enjoys horse riding, traveling, and attending church at Asbury Evangelical Presbyterian.


            Kevin Pyles

            Kevin is a Christian business owner who
            loves serving Mount Airy and its’ citizens.
            In addition to being the publisher and
            owner of Surry Living Magazine, he is also a physical therapist, Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, and published author. His passion is to help others find their way to health,
            success, and happiness throughout his areas of expertise. Kevin has assembled a first-rate team of therapists dedicated to keeping Surry County residents out of pain and in motion. He has an unstoppable, positive attitude that is contagious, and we hope you catch it through his column.

              Joanna Radford

              Joanna is the County Extension Director
              for NC Cooperative Extension in Surry
              County as well as the Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent with expertise in entomology, gardening, and pesticide education. Joanna began her career with NC Cooperative Extension
              in Stokes County in 1995 as a 4-H Agent, later switching to Field Crops and Pesticide Education in Surry County.
              She lives on a farm with her husband and two teenage daughters.



                Dr. Sarah Southard, DVM

                Sarah grew up at Crooked Oak in the
                Pine Ridge community of Surry County.
                Raised in the agriculture world, she went
                on to earn degrees in animal science and
                veterinary medicine from North Carolina
                State University. She and her husband, Adam, and son, Malachi, currently live in Statesville with Oliver the house rabbit, a few cats, Blossom the donkey, and a flock of Katahdin hair sheep.





                  Larry VanHoose

                  Larry is the Connections Pastor at Cornerstone Community Church of Galax, VA, and former co-owner of SLM. He has more than 30 years of experience as a writer, graphic designer, and commercial photographer.
                  Larry and his wife, Trina, have four wonderful, grown children, one awesome grandson (so far), and they reside on a small farm just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Grayson County, VA.