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Local student-athletes in the running to play in 2013 McDonald’s All American Games

Local student-athletes in the running to play in 2013 McDonald’s All American Games

–  McDonald’s® has announced its list of 814 prep seniors who have been nominated to play in the 2013 McDonald’s All American Games. This year’s list boasts players from 39 states and the District of Columbia who have been selected by high school coaches, athletic directors, principals and members of the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee.  A total of seven players hail from the Midlands of South Carolina.

Coach Frank Martin To Participate In Third Annual Infiniti Coaches' Charity Challenge

Coach Frank Martin To Participate In Third Annual Infiniti Coaches' Charity Challenge

Infiniti announced that it will once again partner with the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), the NCAA® and ESPN as the sponsor of the "Infiniti Coaches' Charity Challenge." Now in its third year, Infiniti, an official corporate partner of the NCAA, will make a $100,000 donation to the winning coach's designated charity.

Free hunting days Jan. 4-5

Free hunting days Jan. 4-5

 

NCAA Football cover vote invites you to represent your school

NCAA Football cover vote invites you to represent your school

Are you your school’s biggest fan? Have you ever painted your face, gotten up before the sun rises or yelled until you lost your voice all in the name of college football? If you said yes to any of these your school needs you now!

South Carolina To Hold State Employee Recognition Days

South Carolina To Hold State Employee Recognition Days

The South Carolina athletics department is pleased to announce four upcoming Gamecock home contests which will be marked as "South Carolina State Employee Recognition Days," with all state employees and their family members receiving $1 admission to select home contests when they show their state ID card at the gate.

 

The first event for the initiative is the women's soccer contest on Sunday, Oct. 14th versus Ole Miss at 1 p.m., followed by a men's soccer home match on Saturday, Oct. 20th versus Memphis, with game time set for 7 p.m.

Tailgate the Certified SC Grown Way When Gamecocks Battle Bulldogs

Tailgate the Certified SC Grown Way When Gamecocks Battle Bulldogs

 

The Carolina Gamecocks will battle the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday, October 6, but fans can enjoy a different kind of battle before the game.  The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is hosting the Certified SC Grown Tailgate at Gamecock Village on Bluff Road in Columbia. The free tailgate starts at 4 p.m. Just look for the green and white tent.

 

Vote for your favorite park in the statewide grant contest

Vote for your favorite park in the statewide grant contest

Local residents have an opportunity to score big points for basketball courts in the area with the simple click of a mouse.  Burton Packs Park and St.