July 8, 2026
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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)
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.
Watson Mill Bridge State Park campsite hosts David and Sandra Dyhouse sit at the s’mores preparation table waiting for their turn to roast their marshmallows. The job of a campsite host is to typically assist campground guests and visitors, while maintaining the cleanliness of the campground.
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
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)
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)
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Second graders recite the poem "If You Give a Veteran a Thank You." Jennifer Kimbel's group of students were the openers for the performance. (Caleb Baldwin/The Oglethorpe Echo)