Martin Luther King Jr., who wrote parts of his “I Have a Dream” speech in South Carolina, was scheduled to be in Columbia on April 3, 1968, the day before he was killed.

There are many activities planned across South Carolina and North Carolina over the next few days to honor Martin Luther King Jr.Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that marks King’s ...

35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Ceremony at MLK Community Center, 2300 Greene St. (in Five Points) with keynote speaker Columbia native and NBA Hall of Famer Alex English. Related Articles ...

At the State House, crowds gathered for the NAACP's annual King Day at the Dome, a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy. WLTX-TV Columbia Posted: January 20, 2025 | Last updated ...

Speaking at the MLK Day at the Dome rally at the South Carolina Statehouse, Vice President Kamala Harris said young people two or three generations removed from King have seen their freedoms shrink.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Lowcountry Rep. Joe Cunningham, andSen. Tim Scott all released statements on Monday acknowledging and celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. , who would have ...

Volunteer Robert Middleton and Penn Center staffer Latwana Rivers on March 13, 2019, show visitors Gantt Cottage, where Martin Luther King Jr. stayed during visits to St. Helena Island.