News
Historical Society cancels July meeting
The continuing rise in COVID-19 cases has led the Butler County Historical and Genealogical Society to cancel its next planned quarterly meeting. “We have made ...
Angie Long, Author at The Greenville Advocate - Page 5 of 134
Opinion
Even with COVID, life is good
Life is definitely different these days. There are “sneeze guards” at checkouts in retail outlets. Some dining rooms at local eateries are still closed, while ...
by Angie Long, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 9:00 am
News
Local Scouts experience virtual camp
The continuing pandemic has forced many traditional summer activities to go on hiatus. However, the local Boy Scouts troop did not let COVID-19 stop their ...
by Angie Long, Saturday, June 20, 2020 11:27 am
Opinion
‘The produce man’ leaves legacy
Larecia Wingard Scruggs is missing her granddaddy this week. A lot of people are. Carl Wingard, “the produce man,” was an institution in south Butler ...
by Angie Long, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:00 am
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Cattlemen to feed first responders at fairgrounds
Hundreds of those serving on the front lines during the pandemic will enjoy a free lunch courtesy of the Butler County Cattlemen’s Association this Thursday, ...
by Angie Long, Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:00 pm
News
Crenshaw County volunteers making masks to fill need
Local citizens with a flair for sewing and a desire to protect others have joined together to help bridge the gap created by the COVID-19 ...
by Angie Long, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 8:55 am
News
Teenager’s video earns her preliminary victory
A local teen’s music video has earned her a chance to perform live in Music City USA. Kalee Russell, a 15-year-old freshman at Fort Dale ...
by Angie Long, Friday, April 17, 2020 12:00 pm
News
Family asking for cards, prayer cloths for local nurses in NYC
Two local nurses are currently in New York City serving on the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19 and family and friends are requesting the ...
by Angie Long, Monday, April 6, 2020 6:11 pm
News
Coronavirus forces banking changes, ATM use encouraged
Financial institutions are also altering their business operations as social distancing and limited contact are encouraged as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the state ...
by Angie Long, Saturday, March 21, 2020 3:30 pm
News
Restaurants rely on takeout amid COVID-19
The potential threat of COVID-19 spreading through the community has led to a number of changes, including temporary closures, suspended church services, and cancellations and ...