COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– USC’s famous mascot stopped by a local elementary school Monday morning. On March 23, 2026, USC students led fun, interactive story-times to kids at White Knoll Elementary. It was all part of Cocky’s Reading Express. The literacy program travels across the state with cocky, and provides access to free books while motivating children to read. Cocky’s Reading Express primarily serves 4-k through fifth grade students in title one elementary schools. Categories: Local News Tags: Cocky, Cocky’s Reading Express, University of South Carolina ...read more read less