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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.

Friday, May 24, 2013  This weekend, the Gullah Festival is returning to Beaufort for a 27th season.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Powerball jackpot is at its second larest size ever after no one won the drawing Wednesday.

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

Friday, May 03, 2013  Fort Jackson is playing host to two days of Special Olympics competition in swimming, softball and bowling.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Two University of South Carolina students are helping bring Gamecock nation with a new social media app.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Orangeburg County Sheriff's deputies and Federal investigators have arrested a man after they say he accepted a a delivery of a PAC-Man video game filled with marijuana.

Friday, April 19, 2013  It appears that rides and games will not be returning to the site of the old Myrtle Beach Pavilion after all this summer.

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.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The most dangerous part of playing beer pong might not be drinking too much beer.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Two scholars are scheduled to discuss the pursuit of peace during lectures at the University of South Carolina.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Rides and games could be returning to the Myrtle Beach Pavilion site seven years after the oceanfront attraction was demolished.

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.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  The Columbia Speedway hosted the 3rd annual Tartan Day South; celebrating all things Celtic.