Past Events For South Carolina + Columbia Area

SC Energy Affordability Advocacy Day
Event Date: 
02/18/2026 - 10:30am
Event location: 

SC State House, north steps

South Carolina has some of the highest energy bills in the nation, and legislators need to hear from their constituents that affordable energy solutions must be a top priority for the 2026 legislative session. Join a broad consortium of organizations, including the League of Women Voters of South Carolina, at the State House for a chance to speak with your legislators and urge them to take action for more affordable energy bills!

flyer for November Public Policy Luncheon
Event Date: 
11/20/2025 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

The Lourie Center

The South Carolina General Assembly will come back into re

Event Date: 
10/22/2025 - 5:30pm

Scott Thorpe, Executive Director of the Southern Alliance for Public Health Leadership, will share insights that will help us refine our advocacy recommendations on public health and vaccine use in South Carolina. Presented by the LWVSC Healthcare Working Group. Register in advance for access info.

Flyer for the October 2025 Public Policy Luncheon with Lea Anne Roach
Event Date: 
10/16/2025 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

The Lourie Center

Pathways to Healing: Ending Sexual Violence through Advocacy, Education, and Supportive Services

Event Date: 
09/29/2025 - 5:30pm
Event location: 

American Legion Post 6

City of Columbia, City Council Candidates Forum

Monday, September 29th, 5:30pm

Labor Day Rally, March, Sept 1 COLA
Event Date: 
09/01/2025 - 11:00am
Event location: 

SC State House

Live near or traveling to Columbia? Stand with us in solidarity as we march against the billionaire agenda and for worker power on Labor Day. Lynn Teague, LWVSC Vice President, Issues & Action, will be among the speakers. Demand an economy that prioritizes workers —not the billionaire agenda.

Events are planned in other counties, including Aiken, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Rock Hill and more.

New Aug 28 Greenville location
Event Date: 
08/28/2025 - 4:30pm

Promoted by the Freedom to Read coalition with LWVSC as a partner, these one hour sessions will help attendees understand how state laws affect public education. Last chance: Greenville, Ramsey Family Library, Aug. 28, 4:30 pm.

Threats to Public Health in South Carolina: a panel discussion
Event Date: 
08/06/2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm

South Carolina League members, join a panel of three healthcare experts as they focus on the decline of childhood vaccinations and the impact that loss of funding for the Department of Health may have on the department's ability to protect our health. Please register in advance for this Zoom session.

Good trouble lives on
Event Date: 
07/17/2025 (All day)

Whether you're outraged by attacks on civil rights, the gutting of essential services, disappearances of our neighbors, or the assault on free speech and our right to organize, we invite you to join us in making good trouble.

This will be a nationwide day of nonviolent action and organizing, rooted in the tradition of the civil rights movement—but built for today’s fight. On July 17, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all. Find a rally near you.

Forging the Future: 2025 LWVSC Convention, May 16-17
Event Date: 
05/16/2025 - 4:00pm to 05/17/2025 - 4:00pm
Event location: 

Greenville Technical College Center for Manufacturing Innovation

Pre-convention workshop videos have been posted! Get ready to join League members from around the state as we forge our future at LWVSC's 2025 biennial convention in Greenville on May 16-17. We're planning 1 1/2 days of speakers, workshops, business, and awards.

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