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ESPN spotlight boosts Columbia’s local businesses, school recruiting

by Mary Gaughan | Sep 23, 2024

GameDay generated an estimated $100,000 in additional economic impact in Columbia.

Williams-Brice welcomes record number of students

by Caroline Evans and Ariel Meriwether | Sep 8, 2023

Roughly 4,000 students were given tickets outside the student section for the game between Furman and the University of South Carolina.

USC showcases ‘the most diverse tailgating setting’ in the country, researcher says

by Noah Watson and Leah DeFreitas | Dec 12, 2022

The perfect tailgate might not seem like a science. But students at the University of South Carolina study it like it is.

Remixing traditions: How one Gamecock fan gave Sandstorm a ‘second life’

by Michael Sauls | Dec 8, 2022

Marcus Washington recorded a song in his bedroom that is now played in Williams-Brice Stadium for the nearly 80,000 fans to hear during football season.

Gamecock defense looks for back-to-back strong performances

by Nathaniel Shirley and Alex Jones | Nov 12, 2021

The Gamecock defense continued to produce in their win over Florida, forcing two turnovers and even scoring a touchdown. This group has been one of the best in the country at forcing turnovers this season.

Heading into final games, struggling Gamecock offense looks to improve

by Nathaniel Shirley, Noah Patheja and Alex Jones | Nov 5, 2021

South Carolina’s offense has not been able to get into rhythm and are hoping to close out the last four games of the season strong on that side of the ball.

Jaylan Foster selected to Midseason All-America team by Sporting News

by Nathaniel Shirley | Oct 22, 2021

Due to his breakout season with the Gamecocks, defensive back Jaylan Foster has been named to Sporting News Midseason All-America team.

Gamecock rushing attack looks to get going against ‘disruptive’ Troy defense

by Nicholas Sullivan and Nathaniel Shirley | Sep 29, 2021

The Gamecocks face off against the nations’ fifth-ranked defensive team on Saturday when the Troy Trojans head to Columbia.

Local businesses optimistic about potential UofSC Family Weekend surge

by Emma Dooling and Sheila Paz | Sep 24, 2021

The University of South Carolina’s annual Family Weekend is back to in-person events this year, and local business are preparing for an increase in business Friday and Saturday.