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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.

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.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Sheriff's deputies investigate neighbor's claim of battery, threats by Justin Bieber

Monday, December 10, 2012  Authorities have not confirmed her death, but Jenni Rivera's relatives in the U.S. say they have few doubts that she was on the plane.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Justin Bieber is no longer Selena Gomez's 'Boyfriend,' couple has broken up

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Publicist: Emmy-winning TV host and 'Moon River' crooner Andy Williams has died at age 84

Sunday, August 05, 2012  The University of South Carolina is awarding more than 1,500 degrees at its summer commencement.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  The South Carolina House began its work voting on Governor Nikki Haley's budget vetoes Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Painters, dancers, musicians and actors took over the State House grounds Monday evening to send a message to lawmakers to save the South Carolina Arts Commission.

Monday, May 28, 2012  Justin Bieber wanted for questioning after scuffle with photographer in Los Angeles suburb

Monday, May 21, 2012  Tony Blair, music stars lead tributes to Bee Gee Robin Gibb after he succumbs to cancer

Sunday, April 01, 2012  Political leaders, sports stars, entertainers join thousands at Miami rally for Trayvon Martin

Friday, March 23, 2012  Cocaine revelation in Whitney Houston autopsy show the high toll that drugs took on singer

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Fiona Apple makes return to spotlight at SXSW, debuts songs from 1st new album in 7 years

Saturday, February 18, 2012  Movie, music stars mourn Whitney Houston in hometown funeral; Houston's voice soars