Events

Charter school leadership attends Kids First Conference

Leadership from charter schools across the state came together for the 2nd annual “Kids First Conference.” Hosted by the Charter Institute at Erskine and South Carolina Public Charter School District, the two day conference gives teachers and school leaders a chance to hear inspirational speakers, legislative panels, and have a little fun.

FBI launches mentor program, teams up with local HBCU’s

The FBI Columbia field office is teaming up with six local HBCU’s to launch its first ever mentoring program. Mentors will provide professional guidance to their selected students by meeting with them at least once a month for the rest of the fall semester. Mentees are expected to initiate discussions with their mentor, seek feedback for areas of development, set goals, and ask for guidance regarding professional growth.

Registration opens for free Ram Foundation summer camp

Attendees range in age from 4 to 12, students 14 to 16

Image:The Ram Foundation logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Ram Foundation is opening up registration for their free summer camp that promises to exercise   children’s minds just as much as their bodies while school is out of session. Organizers tell us the foundation which has been running for the past 14 years, provides a safe place for children to go…

‘Cola Concert Series’ returns this summer

Concert line up for the series will be released at a later date

Image: Cola Concerts Series (Ziggy Marley) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s back! The ‘Cola Concert Series’ is coming back to the Midlands with summer shows expected to heat things up. Tuesday organizers announced the series kick-off featuring Reggae sensation, 8 time Grammy award winning, producer, musician, activists, and humanitarian Ziggy Marley. Marley, the oldest son to Reggae legend Bob and…

The Boston Celtics recall former Gamecock PJ Dozier

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Boston Celtics have recalled Spring Valley Grad and former Gamecock PJ Dozier. The two way player was reportedly playing for the Celtics G-League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. The Celtics made the announcement about the point guard’s position via twitter early Friday evening.   We have recalled PJ Dozier from the @maineredclaws. — Boston Celtics…