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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.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A second Spartanburg man has been sentenced in what authorities have called a plot to randomly shoot at and kill people.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A Spartanburg man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in what authorities have called a plot to randomly shoot at and kill people.

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.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  A Spartanburg man has pleaded no contest to his role in what authorities have called a plot to randomly shoot at people and kill them.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The race for a vacant South Carolina congressional seat has turned into the big-name contest political junkies had hoped for.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has advanced to a runoff in the Republican contest for an open congressional seat along the state's south coast.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The deadline is here for applications to a contest that state health officials hope will encourage kids to stay active and healthy.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The annual "Sweet Showdown" was held at Capstone House on the USC campus.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  South Carolina's top federal prosecutor is sponsoring a contest for school children to design a logo for upcoming gun violence prevention publications.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The state Commerce Department is looking for a photo that best captures rural life in South Carolina.

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.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Miss Oklahoma and Miss South Carolina have racked up prizes in the first day of preliminary Miss America competition in Las Vegas.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  A list of uncontested races in South Carolina.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  It's time for the University of South Carolina to find out who's the best with a pumpkin and a knife.