New wave of ‘No Kings’ Trump protests planned across SC soon. Here’s when, where

After millions of people in all 50 states showed out in protests on June 14, the No Kings Coalition is planning a second day of action this month. Currently, there are at least 16 protests for Oct. 18 planned around South Carolina, though organizers say more events could be added.

Protestors plan to take to the streets to speak out against President Donald Trump and what the coalition calls “his violent authoritarian attacks on our freedoms — including increasing militarization of our nation’s cities,” as well as the federal government shutdown.

In statements preparing for the Oct. 18 protests, the coalition said organizers are trained in de-escalation and working with local partners to ensure peace. The No Kings website touts a commitment to nonviolent action and says that weapons, even legally permitted ones, shouldn’t be brought to events.

Participating organizers around the country include groups like 50501, ACLU, American Federation of Teachers, Common Defense, Human Rights Campaign, Indivisible, League of Conservation Voters, MoveOn, National Nurses United, Public Citizen, SEIU, United We Dream and more.

An estimated 5 million people around the United States attended June’s protests, and organizers say Oct. 18 could be even bigger. According to the coalition, the number of protests planned this month has already surpassed the number of June 14 events.

Groups including No Kings South Carolina, 50501 South Carolina and South Carolina Indivisible chapters, are planning a statewide rally at the South Carolina Statehouse from 1 to 3 p.m., but at least 15 other protests are organized around the Palmetto State.

An interactive map with the latest locations planning protests is available on the No Kings website. Here are the South Carolina locations organized so far.

Beaufort

• No Kings Beaufort SC
• 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
• Beaufort City Hall at 1911 Boundary St., Beaufort, SC 29902

Bluffton

• Lowcountry Indivisible No Kings Day
• 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Beaufort County Municipal Building at 4819 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton, SC 29910

Charleston

• No Kings Charleston
• 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Hampton Park at 30 Mary Murray Drive, Charleston, SC 29403

Cheraw

• No Kings Cheraw
• 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• 2nd Street and Market Street, Cheraw, SC 29520

Columbia

• No Kings South Carolina (All South Carolina Indivisible Chapters + 50501SC + Others)
• 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• South Carolina State House at 1100 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29201

Greenville

• No Kings Greenville Mirror Event
• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Graham Plaza at 300 S. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601

Hilton Head

• No Kings - Hilton Head
• 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
• Near 430 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Florence

• No Kings - Florence
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• West Gate Office Park at 2135-2147 Hoffmeyer Road, Florence, SC 29501

Fort Mill

• No Kings Fort Mill
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• The intersection of S.C. 160 and S.C. 460 by Walgreens at 2907 S.C. 160, Fort Mill, SC 29708

Indian Land

• No Kings Indian Land, SC
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Indian Land Middle School by Dobys Bridge Road and U.S. 521 at 8063 River Road, Indian Land, SC 29707

Myrtle Beach

• No Kings Myrtle Beach - Chapin Library
• 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Chapin Memorial Park at 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

North Charleston

• No Kings 50501SC
• 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• 5201 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, SC 29418

Rock Hill

• York County Rising + No Kings
• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Dave Lyle Boulevard between White Street and Main Street at 111 E. White St., Rock Hill, SC 29730

Seneca

• No Kings - Seneca, SC
• 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Seneca City Hall at 221 E. North 1st St., Seneca, SC 29678

Spartanburg

• No Kings Spartanburg, SC
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Private address available on sign-up

Summerville

• No Kings Summerville
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Veterans Monument at 500 N. Main St., Summerville, SC 29483

A second protest in the Hilton Head area called “No Kings with Hilton Head Island Indivisible” is listed on the No Kings protest map for 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., but the address isn’t listed. The No Kings Coalition did not respond to requests for clarification before publication.