According to officials with Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, a bond hearing for the Fort Jackson soldier accused of hijacking a school bus is scheduled for this afternoon.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott provided an update on the investigation into an armed Fort Jackson soldier who left the fort and hijacked a Richland Two school bus this morning. ABC Columbia's Josh Berry was at the press conference.
People gathered at the State House today to lift their hands up for the National Day of Prayer. Itโs observed each year on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray or meditate for the nation.
This afternoon, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott released the identity of a Fort Jackson soldier who was arrested for hijacking a school bus at around 7 a.m.ย The sheriff says 23-year-old Jovan Collazo will face 19 counts of kidnapping in addition to other charges.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says an armed soldier left Fort Jackson and hijacked a school bus bound for Forest Lake Elementary this morning. Deputies say 18 students and a driver were ultimately let off the bus unharmed. According to investigators, the suspect ultimately abandoned the bus and was arrested a short time later.
Richland County deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects accused of shoplifting. Officials say they're wanted for stealing hundreds of dollars worth of clothing from the Dick's Sporting Goods on Two Notch Road.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says he is leaning toward allowing the City of Columbia's mask ordinance to expire. City officials say they have been closely following CDC guidelines, and now they want to switch their focus to vaccinations.
Mother's Day is this Sunday and the South Carolina State Museum has a treat for Mom! The museum is giving Moms free general admission this Mother's Day.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the cause of death for a Richland County teenager whose body was discovered in Lexington County early Thursday morning. The coroner says 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds.
The Columbia Police Department says they have identified a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault and burglary that took place in a residence on the 2000 block of Greene Street Wednesday.