The May issue of Surry Living Magazine celebrates the people, places, and stories that make our community strong, with a special feature on Hugh Chatham Health and its commitment to caring for Surry County close to home . This issue also continues the captivating By Gosh! By Josh series with the unfolding legend of Pilot Mountain, while highlighting the beauty of traditional craftsmanship in Not That Kind of Fiber. Readers will find inspiration in Between Rounds with Kevin Pyles, practical wellness guidance in Fitness Rage with Kage, and fresh seasonal ideas from Southern Taste and local farmers markets. From community events and hometown stories to health, history, and everyday living, the May issue reflects the heart of Surry County and the connections that keep it thriving.
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Lifestyle
Factory Reset
Eddie Lowe Just A Thought As the band began their set and people found their seats, the voices around me grew louder as more gathered, talking with friends and strangers alike. With strangers who had become friends, our conversations stretched beyond the present and into shared life experiences. What I am describing is my current…
Flavor Your Food the Fresh Way
Carmen LongSimply Delicious Warm days make me want to dig in the dirt. There is something magical about planting seeds or plants and watching them grow. One of the easiest edible things to grow is fresh herbs. I like planting herbs in containers filled with potting soil and leaving them on my porch for easy…
Home, Farm, & Garden
New Roots, Fresh Start at Local Farmers Markets
Joanna RadfordHome, Farm, & Garden With the arrival of spring and early summer comes a sense of renewal across our community. Fields begin to green, gardens come alive, and farmers prepare for another growing season. It is a time of new roots and fresh starts, and one of the best places to experience this seasonal…
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Discovering the Annual, Blue Ridge Fiber Fest in Sparta, North Carolina
Larry VanHouse This Little Light of Mine When I first heard about the Blue Ridge Fiber Fest coming to Alleghany County several years ago, I will admit something right up front. I was confused. You see, Alleghany County was one of the first rural counties in North Carolina to get high speed fiber internet. It…
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Southern Taste
Navigating Life with a Horse, Faith, and Common Sense
Derina Pyles Horse Sense “Hay-Woman, quick, get over here with my alfalfa. My belly button is starting to gnaw on my backbone.” Shaking my head, I turned toward my dappled grey friend. “Traveler, you don’t have a belly button so that’s not even theoretically possible.” “Well, if I did have one, I’m sure it would…
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Departments
Between Rounds with Kevin Pyles
Kevin Pyles, PT Between Rounds You Cannot Start Over, But You Can Start Now There are moments in life when we wish we could rewind the clock. We think about the decisions we would change, the opportunities we would take, or the words we wish we had said differently. It is human nature to look…
Blake’s Take
Dear Blake,I am struggling with the loss of my grandparents. They played a huge role in my life, and their absence feels heavy. Even though it has been some time, I still find myself unable to process and move past the loss. How do I deal with grief that does not seem to fade over…
Fitness Rage with Kage
Kage Pyles Fitness Rage with Kage May: The Perfect Month to Begin Moving Again There is something about the month of May that feels like a reset. The days grow longer, the air turns warmer, and the natural world comes alive again. Trees are full, flowers are blooming, and people begin spending more time outdoors.…
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‘Fur’ever Friends
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