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Thursday, April 18, 2013  Energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens is visiting Clemson University to give a talk on leadership.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The University of South Carolina is celebrating the publication of a book containing the complete poems by former professor and author James Dickey.

Monday, February 25, 2013  The president of Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is sharing his company's story this week at Bob Jones University.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  African American studies scholar Randal Jelks is scheduled to be on the University of South Carolina campus to speak on the influence of black churches in the civil rights movement.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  The University of South Carolina School of Law is sponsoring a discussion on the intersection of the rule of law, human rights and international business.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  A South Carolina hospital is offering an up-close glimpse of beating open heart surgery.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell is touring South Carolina's nursing homes and senior centers as part of his "Face of Aging" tour. McConnell says their is no plan in place to deal with that booming segment of the population.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  The University of South Carolina is scheduled to host a lecture on the impact that one of South Carolina's most notable figures had on modern politics.

Monday, March 12, 2012  A family friendly St. Patrick's Day celebration will be held in Camden Saturday afternoon.

Friday, July 29, 2011  Fall practice begins August 3 at 7:30 p.m. on the Bluff Road practice fields.  USC officials say they've seen a big interest from the public wanting to check out the squad this year.