What to know if you’re going to the Pinckney viewing

The body of state Sen. Clementa Pinckney, who was killed in the shootings at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston last week, will lie in state at the S.C. State House on Wednesday.

Here’s what to know if you plan to attend the viewing:

Visitors should assemble outside the northeast visitors’ entrance of the State House. All visitors must go through the security checkpoint inside. All visitors will sign a registry.

Visitors will file up the west-side staircase for the viewing and will file back down the east-side staircase.

No photographs or videotaping will be allowed inside the State House during the viewing.

Water will be provided to those standing in line outside.

Visitors are advised to leave backpacks, electronics and other metal items in their vehicles to ensure a smooth flow through the security process.

Regular State House tours will be suspended throughout the day Wednesday.

Paid parking is available at surrounding city garages and metered parking along the streets.

This story was originally published June 23, 2015 at 3:41 PM.