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Thursday, February 21, 2013  The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles presented the first back-to-back Gamecock Baseball National Championship state license tag on Thursday.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Two Midlands high school musicians will march in the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game halftime show Monday night.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Clemson University wants to ban use of any tobacco products on campus in two years.

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.

Monday, August 29, 2011  In Sunday's edition, The New York Post picks South Carolina to win the 2011 BCS Championship.

Friday, July 08, 2011  South Carolina baseball fans now have a good reason to visit the state museum.

Monday, June 27, 2011  The Gamecocks won two out of three from the Gators in the regular season.  Ray Tanner sends Forrest Koumas, a freshman from Lugoff-Elgin High School, to the mound for his first ever College World Series start.  The Gators counter with their ace, Hudson Randall.

Saturday, June 25, 2011  USC is now two wins away from a second straight national title after defeating the Virginia Cavaliers 3-2 in 13 innings.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  South Carolina drivers could show their Gamecock pride with special license plates commemorating the baseball team's national championship under a bill approved in the House.

Monday, November 01, 2010  The club is being honored on this year's Babcock Christmas ornament which serves as the official city of Columbia Christmas ornament.

Thursday, July 01, 2010  Friday at noon, the city of Columbia is hosting a downtown parade to honor USC's national title.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010  Thousands of fans clad in garnet and black gathered at the Colonial Life Arena to welcome home the Gamecocks after winning the College World Series Tuesday evening.

Monday, June 21, 2010  The Double Dutch Forces are celebrating their 25th year anniversary by heading to Texas to compete in the national championships.