Angie Long, Author at The Greenville Advocate - Page 9 of 134

Lifestyles

Greenville centenarian enjoys surprise birthday party

On Tuesday, July 23, she reached a milestone birthday. On Saturday, July 27, friends, family, city and county officials and church members all gathered at ... Read more

by Angie Long, Saturday, August 3, 2019 12:00 pm

Opinion

Brown shining brightly

Each day, I receive a Word a Day in an email from Word Genius. On Monday, I received the noun “apotheosis.” It has several meanings, ... Read more

by Angie Long, Saturday, August 3, 2019 12:00 pm

News

Waters tells stories of cemeteries

Last fall, she took local history enthusiasts on what proved to be a series of highly popular walking tours of several Greenville and Butler County ... Read more

by Angie Long, Friday, August 2, 2019 10:30 am

News

Back-to-school supply drive July 20

Another opportunity to help local schools with much-needed supplies is coming to the Camellia City this weekend. Helping Hands Professional Counseling and Consulting, Corp. is ... Read more

by Angie Long, Friday, July 19, 2019 4:00 pm

News

Briggs bids farewell, retires after four decades

If you had once told the teenage Velma Briggs she would ultimately spend four decades of her life serving the Camellia City, she admits she ... Read more

by Angie Long, Saturday, July 13, 2019 10:00 am

Lifestyles

Hundreds flock to enjoy colorful fireworks show

Hundreds of spectators gathered in Tiger Stadium last Friday night to enjoy a dazzling pyrotechnic display with friends and family as part of a slightly ... Read more

by Angie Long, Thursday, July 11, 2019 2:30 pm

News

Trash to blend magic, science for young audience in Luverne

A public television star and genuine “eco-hero” is coming to Crenshaw County this month. Steve Trash—illusionist, eco-entertainer, kid comedian, science entertainer and the star of ... Read more

by Angie Long, Wednesday, June 19, 2019 4:40 pm

News

Troy honors Huggins

A young Butler County woman whose positive spirit and strong belief in creativity and education inspired many during her lifetime, has been honored by Troy ... Read more

by Angie Long, Saturday, June 8, 2019 8:00 am

Opinion

Make sure you enjoy life’s little moments

There was a tune popular in my youth by the duo Seales and Croft, titled “We May Never Pass This Way Again.” It was sort ... Read more

by Angie Long, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 9:55 am

Lifestyles

Marines visit Greenville vet: Lewis’ impact long lasting

On May 18, the Marines landed in Greenville. They came from the West Coast, the East Coast, from Michigan and Florida, via plane, car, truck ... Read more

by Angie Long, Tuesday, May 28, 2019 7:05 am

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