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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Former Gamecock Marcus Lattimore has recorded two "Play Responsibly" ads for the South Carolina Education Lottery.

Monday, May 27, 2013  A group of kids from Lexington put together the attached video, showing Cocky and other fans going Gamecock Style.

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

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  University of South Carolina officials are investigating after a Clemson Tiger paw was spraypainted at the 30-yard line inside Williams-Brice Stadium.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Gamecock fans get their first chance to see what the team of the future will look like Saturday at the wrap up to spring practice known as the Garnet and Black game.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and singer Darius Rucker are among those scheduled to speak at upcoming commencement ceremonies at the University of South Carolina.

Monday, February 25, 2013  University of South Carolina students filmed their own version of the viral hit song and dance Harlem Shake on the Horseshoe.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The University of South Carolina School of Music is honoring a long-time band director by naming a building in his honor.

Friday, January 04, 2013  A local community helping to Make-A-Wish come true for a less fortunate person.

Monday, December 17, 2012  A Columbia kindergartner and Gamecock fan got the surprise she had been waiting for this week.

Sunday, December 16, 2012  It wasn't the crisp start to bowl camp South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier hoped for Saturday with several players finishing up final exams and not at practice Saturday.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Gamecock defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is the fourth Gamecock in the program's history to become a consensus All-American.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Legendary football coach Lou Holtz, who led the University of South Carolina team from 1999 to 2004, will speak at USC’s winter commencement exercises Dec. 17.

Monday, November 12, 2012  The 28th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive kicked off Monday.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Several Gamecock coaches and fans were raising money for pediatric cancer on Thursday.