One "American Idol" contestant is turning an unthinkable tragedy into triumph. South Carolina college student Freddie McClendon, 19, auditioned with the original song "You Never Loved Him," about ...

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Jefferson County Sheriff John Aubrey has served as sheriff since 1998, winning seven consecutive elections. The sheriff's current term ends in early 2027. Jefferson County Sheriff John Aubrey will ...

Sheriff John Aubrey, who has served Jefferson County for 27 years, has announced his retirement. This decision comes just two months after he received the honor of being named the National Sheriff ...

Freddie McClendon, the 19-year-old son of Davis McClendon, whose brutal 2023 murder was the subject of a recent 48 Hours episode, has become the latest American Idol contestant to be sent through to ...

Freddie McClendon spoke about his father on the show. An "American Idol" contestant brought a personal story to his audition that moved the judges Sunday night. Freddie McClendon appeared on ...

On May 7, 2023, authorities in Greenwood, South Carolina, responded to a call about a car crash at Hunter’s Creek subdivision. Upon arrival, they found Kenneth Davis McClendon lying outside his ...

One American Idol hopeful has found a way to chase his dreams and honor his father — all while making Carrie Underwood cry. Freddie McClendon made quite the impression on Sunday's episode when ...

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