The historical and sporting origin of the 'Gamecocks' nickname at the University of South Carolina is a symbol of fighting and pride. The University of South Carolina is known by its nickname ...

COLUMBIA — A Virginia-based chicken chain that coincidentally shares a name with Cocky, the University of South Carolina's mascot, has opened its first out-of-state location near the university ...

We always talked about wanting to open in Columbia, because it's the Gamecocks,” co-owner Luke Phillips said. “It goes ...