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Cyclists completing the 50-mile course travel along Lexington Carlton Road during the Ride SOFAR event on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Cyclists could compete a 10k, 25-mile or 50-mile course starting and ending in Winterville. (Photo/Cassidy Hettesheimer)

Cyclists completing the 50-mile course travel along Lexington Carlton Road during the Ride SOFAR event on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Cyclists could compete a 10k, 25-mile or 50-mile course starting and ending in Winterville. (Photo/Cassidy Hettesheimer)

Event organizer declares Ride SOFAR a success

Christian Kirby II
Thursday, November 23, 2023
The Sweet Olive Farm Animal Rescue (SOFAR) held its inaugural bike race, “Ride SOFAR,” on Saturday to raise awareness and funds for the organization that rescues all types of farm animals.
Glynn Segars, owner of Community Cigar and member of the Lexington Downtown Development Authority, points out the notice on the window in a building along Main Street in downtown Lexington. “It’s a concern for public safety, it’s a concern for business development and it’s a concern for historic preservation,” he said.

Glynn Segars, owner of Community Cigar and member of the Lexington Downtown Development Authority, points out the notice on the window in a building along Main Street in downtown Lexington. “It’s a concern for public safety, it’s a concern for business development and it’s a concern for historic preservation,” he said.

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Obstacles to development

Elena Acosta and Tyler Blount
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Buildings in disrepair, truck traffic and community apathy are all barriers to Lexington’s ability to flourish, according to its leaders.    These were among the issues discussed at the City of Lexington Downtown Master Plan Kick-Off Meeting at the Presbyterian Manse on Nov. 14.
Gabriel Jimenez takes a photo of himself and some of the turkeys at Caribe United Farm in Crawford. Jimenez and Tamita Brown, his wife, have raised turkeys, specifically for Thanksgiving, there since 2019. Gabriel Jimenez/For The Oglethorpe Echo

Gabriel Jimenez takes a photo of himself and some of the turkeys at Caribe United Farm in Crawford. Jimenez and Tamita Brown, his wife, have raised turkeys, specifically for Thanksgiving, there since 2019. Gabriel Jimenez/For The Oglethorpe Echo

Husband, wife raise Thanksgiving turkeys

John James
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Gabriel Jimenez and Tamita Brown faced a steep learning curve when they started raising turkeys at Caribe United Farm in 2019.   The biggest obstacle was perhaps the most important — health.
Mrs. Claus and Santa (Donna and Jim Anderson) purchase homemade fudge at the Christmas Market in Crawford on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. Jim Anderson said he has appeared as Santa Claus at the Crawford Christmas Market every year it's been held for almost a decade. (Submitted Photo)

Mrs. Claus and Santa (Donna and Jim Anderson) purchase homemade fudge at the Christmas Market in Crawford on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. Jim Anderson said he has appeared as Santa Claus at the Crawford Christmas Market every year it's been held for almost a decade. (Submitted Photo)

Christmas Marketplace scheduled for this weekend

News Staff
Friday, November 17, 2023
Holiday decor and unique gifts will be available at the Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Marketplace, which will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Crawford Depot.
Josh Robayo (from left), Amy Delfin-Torres and Willie Torres stand in front of Town and Country Kafe, which will serve coffee and Spanish-inspired cuisine. The family plans to hold a grand opening early next month. (Grace Mains/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Josh Robayo (from left), Amy Delfin-Torres and Willie Torres stand in front of Town and Country Kafe, which will serve coffee and Spanish-inspired cuisine. The family plans to hold a grand opening early next month. (Grace Mains/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Spanish-inspired cafe to open in Crawford

Grace Mains
Friday, November 17, 2023
Josh Robayo, his mother Amy Delfin-Torres and stepfather Willie Torres own Town and Country Kafe, a coffee shop that will serve Spanish-inspired cuisine when it opens.
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Arnoldsville election update

Elena Acosta
Friday, November 17, 2023
Blake Arnold, Norma Craddock, Jack Norman, Joel Kriner and Joyce Sniff will make up the Arnoldsville City County after the death of incumbent Nick Sanders.    He died the day before the election, which was held Nov. 7.

City councilman remembered as a 'gentle giant'

Tyler Blount
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Nick Sanders, 64, died Nov. 6, just a day before he received the most votes in the Arnoldsville City Council election.    According to Arnoldsville officials, Sanders, who served nearly two years on the council, was described as having a “good sense of humor.”