A really good question was just posted as a comment under the Quick Start guide. I thought I would share the question and answer with everyone who is interested in finding local sweeps.

cant find local when trying to sweep
csmith847

unable to find local when trying to sweep have looked for type in sms but not there need help.
csmith847 , January 18, 2012
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Gwen Beauchamp
Finding local sweeps is easy on SweepsU.com. Go to the Sweeps List and click on the Search icon at the top of the page (magnifying gla*s) to open the Quick Search menu on the left side of the page. Now click on "by Type" and select "Local" from the list. You should now be viewing a list of all the current local sweepstakes and contests listed on SweepsU.com.

To make it even easier for you to find the ones you are eligible to enter do this. Click on "by Status" in the Quick Search menu and check the box next to the words: Hide listings you are ineligible for (by region).

The SweepsU.com Sweeps Management System (SMS) uses the state you signed up with to determine which sweeps you are eligible to enter and will only display those sweeps when you have the box checked. To go back to viewing all the sweeps just uncheck the box at any time.

Let us know if you have any other questions.
Gwen