Bernie Sanders to Swing through Southern States **Updated



WASHINGTON – Sen. Bernie Sanders will visit Southern states next week, making stops in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama. The trip will underscore the ways in which his policies meet the urgent needs of communities across the South.

Sanders will highlight the need for immediate action to restore voting rights, reform the K-12 education system, address environmental racism and eradicate poverty.

Friday, May 17

12 p.m. Rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders in AshevilleSalvage Station, 466 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC 28801Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. Parking is limited; attendees encouraged to walk, bike, carpool or take a taxi or ride-share. https://act.berniesanders.com/event/bernie-rally-campaign/7194/

5:30 p.m. Rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders in Charlotte

Overcash Center Front Lawn, 1206 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204

Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. https://act.berniesanders.com/event/bernie-rally-campaign/7192/

Saturday, May 18

10 a.m. Town Hall in Orangeburg with Sen. Bernie Sanders

Life Cathedral Church, 2010 Columbia Rd., Orangeburg, SC 29118

Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. https://act.berniesanders.com/event/bernie-town-hall-campaign_attend/7320

2 p.m. Environmental Justice Town Hall with Sen. Bernie Sanders in Denmark

Denmark Technical College, 1126 Soloman Blatt Blvd, Denmark, SC

Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. https://act.berniesanders.com/event/bernie-rally-campaign/7195/

5 p.m. Town Hall with Sen. Bernie Sanders in Augusta

Kroc Center Theater, 1833 Broad Street Augusta, GA 30904 Jessye Norman Amphitheater, 15 8th St, Augusta, GA 30901

Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. https://act.berniesanders.com/event/bernie-rally-campaign/7196/

Sunday, May 19

4 p.m. Rally in Birmingham with Sen. Bernie Sanders

Kelly Ingram Park, 500 17th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. https://act.berniesanders.com/event/bernie-rally-campaign/7193/

Monday, May 20

12:45 p.m. Town Hall in Montgomery with Sen. Bernie Sanders

Mt. Zion Church AME Church, 455 W Jeff Davis Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104

Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. https://act.berniesanders.com/event/bernie-town-hall-campaign_attend/7371