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Monday, May 13, 2013  American Idol fans will have a couple of chances to join with their friends at Idol finale viewing parties this week.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Janet Parker had the chance to visit with one of the American Idol contestants, Candice Glover, and her family in Beaufort, South Carolina last Saturday.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  It's back to California for South Carolina's Candice Glover, a top 3 finalist on season 12 of American Idol, but first she had a chance to visit with family, friends and fans in her hometown.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  The stage is set in Columbia for the 'No Shoes Nation' Tour featuring Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Filipino boy invited to Ellen DeGeneres show after popular YouTube video of him singing

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  ESPN says it regrets that reporter described gay NBA player Jason Collins as a sinner

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  'Why not live truthfully?': NBA's Jason Collins comes out, prompted in part by Boston bombings

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Tonight, the Midland's longest running gallery crawl is going to get started with the 22nd annual Artista Vista in downtown Columbia.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  PSY's new single 'Gentleman' sets another record on YouTube, continues steep viewership

Thursday, April 18, 2013  South Korean broadcaster bans 'Gentleman' video for showing PSY kicking public parking cone

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Beaufort is going crazy for Candice Glover, a top five finalist on this season of American Idol.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  In 1947, nothing said America like baseball, apple pie, and segregation. That is, until Jack Roosevelt Robinson stepped up to the plate and knocked the leather off of some dusty white balls.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Indy Grits has quickly and quietly become the coolest event in our famously hot city.

Monday, April 08, 2013  It's getting warmer, which means fun days in the sun are ahead.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Ebert was not just a critic to filmmakers, but a part of Hollywood itself