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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, 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.

Monday, October 08, 2012  The outcome of Saturday's game wasn't the biggest surprise for the Faile family of the Lancaster County town of Kershaw.

Saturday, October 06, 2012  ESPN College Gameday was in Columbia to preview the Georgia-South Carolina game.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  The University of South Carolina is opening a welcome center in downtown Charleston.

Sunday, July 15, 2012  Ray Tanner will be announced as the new University of South Carolina Athletic Director Friday, according multiple media reports.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Brandon Dixon's tie-breaking double started a three-run ninth inning for Arizona, and the Wildcats won their first national title since 1986 with a 4-1 victory over two-time defending champion South Carolina on Monday night.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Gamecocks-Razorbacks set to play again Friday night, winner plays Arizona in CWS championship series.