The December 2024 issue of Surry Living Magazine captures the warmth and joy of the holiday season with heartwarming local stories, festive traditions, and community highlights. This special edition features a spotlight on local businesses spreading holiday cheer, a look at cherished family recipes passed down through generations, and a feature on Surry Living itself—sharing the story of how the magazine came to be and its journey of bringing positivity to Surry County. Readers will also enjoy a touching feature on acts of kindness throughout the community, inspiring a spirit of giving. Of course, the interactive Fur-ever Friends and Love is in the Air pages return, celebrating the beloved pets and people in our community. As always, Surry Living Magazine continues to bring positive, uplifting content to brighten the season for its readers.
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Featured
Surry Living: Connecting Business… Uplifting Community
Sabrina L. Baker Author/Photographer In a world flooded with negative headlines and endless streams of distressing news, Kevin and Derina Pyles have a different vision for their community. Tired of seeing discouraging stories at every turn, the couple made a bold decision in October 2023 to breathe new life into Surry Living Magazine – a…
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Lifestyle
HOPE, IMPOSSIBLY
Sheri Wren Haymore Author Hope is always on our minds at Christmastime, isn’t it? We hope we haven’t left anyone off our gift list. We hope we get invited to the party, fix the decorations just right, and remember the kids’ costumes for the play. The kids hope it snows– we hope it doesn’t. There’s…
There Is Always Hope
Eddie Lowe Just A Thought When you think of the word hope, what thoughts come to mind? For many, the word hope is associated with peace from war, while others think of hope as related to a business or finances. Hope may take on a different meaning depending on what rung of the social ladder…
Home, Farm, & Garden
When Equines Bring Hope
Grey donkey in field Sarah Southard, DVM Pets and Livestock I write this article on the first anniversary of my Daddy’s untimely and completely unexpected death. Given the year that I personally have experienced, and that North Carolina as a whole has experienced, we could all use a reminder of how we may find hope…
Navigating Life with a Horse, Faith, and Common Sense
Derina Pyles Horse Sense “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3: 5-6 (KJV) Traveler looked up at me from his Bible, waiting for my reaction to the verse he had read. We had…
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The Sweet Symbol of Hope: Honey Bees
Joanna RadfordHome, Farm, & Garden In a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming, it’s easy to lose sight of hope. Yet, if we take a closer look at the remarkable honey bee, we can find a powerful symbol of resilience and optimism. To produce just one pound of honey, these tiny creatures visit an…
Southern Taste
Keeping Spirits Bright
Carmen LongSimply Delicious Holidays awaken a variety of feelings. One moment there is excitement and joy and the next there may be sadness or feelings of being overwhelmed. With many still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene or other life-changing events, you may experience different emotions this holiday season. We can’t change the past,…
The Art of Braising Beef Short Ribs
Rynn Hennings The Sweet and Savory Life Braising is a cooking method that browns meat and then simmers it in a flavorful liquid until it becomes tender and succulent. When it comes to beef short ribs, braising is the perfect technique to transform this tough cut of meat into a melt-in-your-mouth delicacy. When choosing beef…
Departments
Between Rounds with Kevin Pyles
Kevin Pyles, PT Between Rounds Hope: The Light of the Christmas Season and Beyond There have been times in my life when it seemed all I had left was hope. Have you ever felt this way? Of course, hope is all we need when it is placed in the right One! As the holiday season…
Blake’s Take
Blake, I am in my late 30s and feel like I have entered a midlife crisis in regard to my career. I am paying my bills, but after a decade at the same job, I feel unfulfilled and stuck. I dream of pursuing a more creative career in something like writing or art. The problem with…
By Gosh By Josh
Josh SnowAuthor By gosh, did you know? Surry County, located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, has a rich history dating back to the Colonial era. Established in 1771, it was named after Surrey County in England, as was a common practice among early European immigrants who sought to bring a sense of familiarity…
Hometown Heroes
HEROES DON’T ALWAYS WEAR CAPES. THEY COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES. Submit your hometown hero’s photo along with 1-2 paragraph on why he or she is a hero and we may use it here. Email: Info@surryliving.comSubject Line: Hometown Hero
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‘Fur’ever Friends
THANKFUL FOR OUR PETS Send us a photo of your pet and we may use it here. Email: info@surryliving.comSubject Line: Furever Friends
Surry Seen
Submit a selfie or photo of a friend holding up Surry Living Magazine and we may use it here. Email: info@surryliving.comSubject Line: Surry Seen
