The Walk for Peace, led by Buddhist monks and Aloka the Peace Dog, is currently in South Carolina, having crossed into McCormick on Day 73 (Jan 6, 2026), after starting in Texas in October 2025 on a 2,300-mile journey to Washington, D.C., spreading messages of peace, with route adjustments recently shifting them towards Columbia, SC, and you can follow live via their social media. Key Updates (as of Jan 6, 2026): Location: The group is resting at McCormick EMS HQ in McCormick, SC, for the night