Past Events For South Carolina + Columbia Area

Event Date: 
10/31/2022 - 8:30am to 11/05/2022 - 6:00pm
Event Date: 
10/24/2022 - 8:30am to 10/29/2022 - 6:00pm
Event Date: 
01/20/2022 - 12:00pm

All LWVCA members are invited to participate in the program planning meeting to determine the 2022-23 program of priorities and activities.  LWVCA members will be sent the Zoom link.

 

Event Date: 
01/19/2022 - 10:00am
Event location: 

Gressette Building, Room 105

The Senate Judiciary Committee meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 105 of the Gressette Building, has been cancelled and rescheduled for Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

Event Date: 
01/17/2022 - 10:00am

The Columbia Urban League of SC will live-stream its virtual breakfast recognizing Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Event Date: 
08/22/2021 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm

Learn more about the three candidates who are vying for the top elected position in the Capital City's upcoming municipal election.

Flyer for the League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area's Public Policy Luncheon on April 17, 2025, featuring Todd Glover, discussing the importance of local government. Event requires RSVP.
Event Date: 
04/17/2025 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

The Lourie Center

Todd Glover, Executive Director of the South Carolina Municipal Association will discuss the importance of local government. 

Hands Off Day of Action, April 5
Event Date: 
04/05/2025 (All day)

We must stop the Trump and Musk illegal, billionaire power grab. Events are being held across the county. Support LWV and national partners in this mobilization effort in response to the current administration's attacks on our democracy, basic rights, and overreach of power. Rally signs and templates are available for your customization.

Federal Judiciary Study
Event Date: 
04/02/2025 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Attention, SC League members! The League of Women Voters of the US is conducting a study about the federal judiciary system. A key part of the study is getting input from League members. Find out more about the study and register to join the statewide event.

Importance of Local Journalism
Event Date: 
03/20/2025 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

Lourie Center

Jimmy Nesbitt, Columbia Editor for The Post and Courier, will lead an interactive discussion on the importance of local journalism. We’ll also learn about what reporters are seeing on the ground in Columbia and the Midlands.

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Past Events Co-Hosted By Columbia Area + South Carolina

Good Government Symposium Series logo Session 2
Event Date: 
03/22/2021 - 6:00pm to 03/23/2021 - 5:45pm
Event location: 

Virtual

The second session of our Good Governance Series explored the impact of redistricting on our democratic process, and also looked at "best practices" that will keep our maps from being gerrymandered.

Providing information about the election process
Event Date: 
08/23/2021 - 7:00pm

Election season is coming, and the League of Women Voters will be ready! The League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area will be hosting a Voter Registration Training Webinar for people wanting to volunteer to help others register to vote.

Good Government Symposium Series logo
Event Date: 
06/21/2021 - 6:00pm to 06/22/2021 - 5:45pm
Event location: 

Virtual: ZOOM link will be sent to those who RSVP

This final session will explore how election systems can enhance voter representation. We will start by reviewing South Carolina’s current election systems.

Good Government Symposium Series logo
Event Date: 
04/12/2021 - 6:00pm to 04/13/2021 - 5:45pm
Event location: 

Virtual: ZOOM link will be sent to those who RSVP

The third session of our Good Governance Symposium Series focuses on another set of timely topics that come with a complicated history but greatly impact the future of our democracy. **