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Erika Grace Powell

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Catching Up With...Erika Powell

Touching base with Miss USA's South Carolina representative.

When we last talked with Erika Powell she was about to embark for a stint in Las Vegas, culminating in her representation of the Palmetto State at the Miss USA Pageant. While the competition may have looked glamorous on television when it was broadcast live on June 3, Erika went through rigorous interview and training sessions—along with the 50 other contestants—to make sure it looked that way. Erika’s performance in those sessions helped give her the confidence when the show went live, a confidence that was confirmed when her name was called among the Top 16 finishers. “My philosophy is to prepare to win,” Erika said. “I knew I would be in the mix.” Erika, who turned 27 just after the pageant, drew some of her confidence from the fact …

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Erika Powell is Ready For Her Moment

Competes in Miss USA contest tonight in Las Vegas.

It is not often that someone wakes up and knows that the coming day could change everything about her life. Today is just such a day for Erika Powell. No, she is not getting married or bringing a child into the world. Her day is far more public. Tonight, the Greenville resident will compete in the Miss USA contest in Las Vegas, Nev. While Erika will certainly be nervous, she’ll be a little less so than the rest of the competition. That’s because she’s no stranger to the spotlight. More than just a pretty face, the Easley native spent the last several years in New York City appearing in small roles on television shows and in commercials. She also had a chance to display her considerable musical talent, making her solo debut at the Lincoln …

Terry Garrison

1:16 pm on Monday, June 4, 2012

This young lady is fantastic! Win or not, she is a winner in her life and goals. We will see a lot more of her in days to come.   more ›

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