COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Workers in the Midlands and across the country held demonstrations Friday (May 1, 2026) in recognition of May-Day. Also known as International Workers Day, May Day began in 1889 as a way to promote solidarity among industrial workers. This afternoon in Columbia, demonstra tors marched from the state house to ICE headquarters on Main Street. Categories: Local News, Richland, State ...read more read less