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Friday, May 17, 2013  South Carolina's own Candice Glover was crowned the new "American Idol" on Thursday after defeating country singer Kree Harrison.

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.

Friday, May 03, 2013  South Carolina's Candice Glover makes it to the Top 3 on Fox's American Idol.

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

Saturday, February 09, 2013  This weekend, a celebration of "everything woman" will take place in downtown Columbia.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  There was no hair-pulling between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj on the season debut of "American Idol," although some viewers may have been reduced to it.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Mariah Carey will be joining the cast of "American Idol."

Friday, July 13, 2012  Tyler's exit from 'American Idol' could be start of upheaval for aging show; who's next?

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Steven Tyler says he's exiting "American Idol" to put rock `n' roll first.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Singers from across the Carolinas including Columbia’s Kristen Williams, made their way to Downtown Charlotte Tuesday for a chance to become the next American Idol.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  The 2012 Palmetto Idol has now been crowned.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  How blusey pawn shop worker Phillip Phillips won the 11th season of 'American Idol'