Motivation seminar backs up traffic in Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Traffic was pretty wicked heading to the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville because of a motivation seminar with some big-name speakers.

Officials say 14,000 people are expected for the sessions Wednesday that include some of the top names in business, politics and sports.

Police asked motorists to avoid Interstate 385 and several downtown streets near the arena.

The same traffic problems were expected late Wednesday afternoon.

The sessions include former first lady Laura Bush, Bill Cosby, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former South Carolina football coach Lou Holtz and former Secretary of State Colin Powell.