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Saturday, May 11, 2013  Country star and Gamecock Alum Darius Rucker was the keynote speaker at Saturday morning's graduation for the College of Arts and Sciences and the Honors College.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  The stage is set in Columbia for the 'No Shoes Nation' Tour featuring Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  You know spring is here when bikinis and beach balls show up at the State House.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Dozens of people carried signs in front of Colonial Life Arena Friday evening; peacefully protesting against Ringling Bros. The circus will be in Columbia all weekend.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Despite the drizzle, families still came out to see the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus Elephant Walk Tuesday morning.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Authorities say a South Carolina trooper has been fired after he was arrested for disorderly conduct for giving the middle finger to a Columbia police officer in a parking lot after a concert.

Sunday, November 04, 2012  Thousands came out to walk for diabetes awareness.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Before the men and women of the military can put on a uniform, they have to endure physical testing.  Since the soldiers out of Fort McNair are traveling with the Spirit of America show coming to the Colonial Life Arena this weekend, Fraendy Clervaud learned first hand from them what it takes to experience "PT."

Saturday, April 14, 2012  We've got a jam packed arts calander this weekend in the Midlands.

Saturday, March 24, 2012  Thousands of walkers gather at Colonial Life Arena for the Annual Midlands Heartwalk.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  The Colonial Life Arena presents two super hot jam bands this Friday night.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Fans are invited to join the South Carolina women’s basketball team in the McGuire Club of Colonial Life Arena to watch the NCAA Selection Show on Monday, March 12.

Monday, February 27, 2012  No matter what happens on the basketball court this weekend the Midlands economy is expected to score big.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Good Day Columbia GDC Morning Report 2-23-12

Monday, January 30, 2012  Zac Brown Band will play Colonial Life Arena in on Friday, March 23. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m.