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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.

Monday, February 18, 2013  An overnight fire claims the life of an elderly woman.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Helen and Gary George are trying to fill a year long hole in their heart.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Paris in the early 1800's was a real drag for princes and paupers alike, making the perfect backdrop for a story of redemption for one man, and the socio-liberation of Frances wretchedly poor from bourgeoisie high society.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Good e-e-evening. I'd like to tell you a story about a man, a normal looking, well respected man. A man with shadows and secrets. A man who can turn your blood cold with fear and have you pay for the privledge. A mysterious man who had a secret weapon... his wife.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  A difficult week for Gary George and his wife Helen ended with a special tribute Sunday.

Friday, April 20, 2012  A Leesville man was killed Thursday night in a one-vehicle incident.

Sunday, March 18, 2012  Family and friends of a 22 year old missing man gathered Sunday in Cayce for an awareness rally.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  At 11 years-old Helen was diagnosed with cancer and underwent a nine hour life saving surgery, now she's started her own foundation and brightened the lives of thousands of children across the midlands.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Helen George says she's keeping this Christmas tree up until her son Michael comes home.

Monday, January 23, 2012  The second-oldest Episcopal parish in South Carolina is celebrating its 300th anniversary.

Friday, July 30, 2010  Officials are looking for a suspect who they say was involved in a drive-by shooting last Thursday.  Another is already in custody.

Monday, June 07, 2010  Helen Thomas, the opinionated White House correspondent who used her seat in the front row of history to grill 10 presidents and often exasperate them, lost her storied perch Monday in a flap over calling on Israelis to get "out of Palestine."

Thursday, March 11, 2010  The Marine Corps is trying to determine why a fighter jet suffered engine failures, crashing into the ocean off South Carolina and forcing the pilots to bail out.