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Saturday, June 15, 2013  Palmetto Idol auditions were held Saturday afternoon at Tin Roof, where more than 60 contestants lined up outside for a chance to secure a spot in front of American Idol producers.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  A sendoff party was held for Miss South Carolina USA 2013 Megan Pinckney.

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.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Fort Jackson is playing host to two days of Special Olympics competition in swimming, softball and bowling.

Friday, April 12, 2013  A few University of South Carolina students are proving they have the complete package: body and brains.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Some state lawmakers are presenting measures that would change who oversees high school sports.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Students from colleges throughout the Southeast tested whether their concrete boats would sink or swim Friday at the American Society of Civil Engineers' Regional Conference on Lake Murray.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  A Columbia soldier is competing in the Army Reserve Medical Command’s prestigious Best Warrior Competition in Florida.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Under-served middle schoolers spent their Thursday learning the importance of science, technology, engineering and math at the Columbia Urban League's third annual Youth STEM Expo.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The X Factor has arrived in the Lowcountry. Auditions for season three were held at the North Charleston Coliseum Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Legislators say this weekend could decide the fate of the South Carolina High School League.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  An early morning obstacle course, a Sergeants Major board, combatives, weapons qualification, a physical fitness test and knowledge of basic soldier skills were just the beginning of what soldiers went through when competing to win the 2013 South Carolina National Guard Best Warrior Competition.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Students from the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind are competing in the Braille Challenge in the state capital.