DE CONCH MAY 2013
Congratulations Candice Glover the First Gullah/Geechee to Win “American Idol!”! The entire Gullah/Geechee Nation has been standing behind St. Helena Island native Candice Glover and not only sent votes, but prayers and positive energy to her each week as she hit the stage of television’s “American Idol.” The community came out in mass to show their love for her during her homecoming parade held in the city of Beaufort. Mayor Billy Keyserling provided Candice with a key with sweetgrass enhancements done by Jeri Taylor. Center to be greeted by her St. Helena Island family.
She then proceeded to historic Penn
Councilman William McBride gave her a
proclamation for Candice Glover Day on May 4th.
The parade in Beaufort was nothing compared to the energy of love coming down the road onto St. Helena Island. Members of Church of the Harvest marched with the angels right down the road leading the limo. Those angels ushered Candice to the winning slot at the end of the season. Gawd bless hunnuh Candice! We love hunnuh an gladdee hunnuh be Gullah/Geechee!
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