The January 2026 issue of Surry Living welcomes the new year with stories rooted in reflection, resilience, and renewed purpose. This issue highlights Hugh Chatham Hospital and its ongoing dedication to serving Surry County with compassion, innovation, and care that reaches far beyond its walls. Throughout the pages, readers will find thoughtful voices and familiar columns that explore the quiet power of momentum, the importance of faith and perspective, and the ways our community continues to move forward even through seasons of change. Blake’s Take and By Gosh! By Josh offer insight and honesty, inviting readers to pause, consider, and reconnect with what matters most as the year begins. From health and wellness to home, garden, food, and local stories, the January issue reflects the rhythms of everyday life in Surry County and the people who shape it. As always, Surry Living remains committed to celebrating local businesses, organizations, and individuals while capturing the spirit of a community that values tradition, growth, and connection as it steps into a new year.
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By Gosh By Josh
Josh Snow, Author By gosh, did you know that Surry County’s story is written not only in books, but in stone, water, and the ridgelines themselves? Nestled where North Carolina’s Piedmont gently rises into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Surry County occupies a geographic crossroads that has quietly shaped its economy, culture, and…
Fitness Rage with Kage
Kage Pyles Fitness Rage with Kage Nobody wakes up with forward drive. That is the first lie people believe. They think some people are born disciplined, motivated, or built differently. The truth is simpler and harder to accept. Forward drive is earned. It is built through repetition, discomfort, and showing up when it would be…
Home, Farm, & Garden
Smart Snacking for the New Year
Carmen LongSimply Delicious After a few months filled with cookies, candies, and cakes, the New Year provides a fresh opportunity to rethink how we snack. Many of us plan to make more time to exercise, get more sleep, lose any extra weight gained over the holidays, and eat healthier as we move into 2026. For…
Navigating Life with a Horse, Faith, and Common Sense
Derina Pyles Horse Sense I noticed something was off the moment I opened the barn door. Traveler usually greeted me with a low nicker and a hopeful look toward the feed room. That morning, he barely lifted his head. His hay sat untouched, and instead of standing at the gate like usual, he faced the…
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Southern Taste
Time To Get Up
Eddie Lowe Just A Thought As the longest nights of the year settle over us, many people quietly wrestle with seasonal depression despite the message of glad tidings the holidays bring. December can be a difficult month. Some struggle to afford Christmas gifts, while others brace themselves for the cold that January will soon deliver.…
Departments
Between Rounds with Kevin Pyles
Kevin Pyles, PT Between Rounds Momentum January invites reflection. It is a natural pause point where many people look back at where they have been and forward to where they hope to go. Momentum is often what we say we want, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood ideas. Many assume momentum comes…
Blake’s Take
Dear Blake,As a thirty six year old service department manager, I feel as though I have peaked with the company I work for. I enjoy my job, and the company has always treated me well, but I no longer see room for advancement. Until now, my salary has been sufficient. Lately, however, I find myself…
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Momentum In the Garden: From Seed to Salad Bowl
Variety of leafy green vegetables isolated on white background. Joanna RadfordHome, Farm, & Garden There is a unique kind of momentum in a garden that few other pastimes can claim. One moment it is quiet, with bare soil and a few hopeful seedlings, and the next you are surrounded by lush greens ready for harvest.…
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‘Fur’ever Friends
Send us a photo of your pet and we may use it here. Email: info@surryliving.comSubject Line: Furever Friends
