@JordanLawrence

@PCColumbia editor. Tar Heel. Past lives: @thestate, @LexChron. Responding to bad-faith comments with good-faith answers since roughly 2009.

 West Columbia, SC
Joined August 2008
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Chloe Barlow@chloesbarlowOct 8
Through months of reporting, my investigation revealed that dozens of women were reportedly impacted by three officers around the state, displaying chilling similar patterns of alleged sexual misconduct and abuses of power. Read here ⬇️ postandcourier.com/columbia/…

‘Unchecked power’: SC parole officer faces numerous sexual misconduct allegations. He’s not alone.

A Newberry parole officer was arrested for several counts of sexual misconduct. New documents show that even more women told SLED they were sexually harassed or assaulted by the same officer.

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Plans to redevelop the building into apartments or a hotel have been floated multiple times in the past decade, including as recently as early 2026. postandcourier.com/columbia/…

Long-vacant Columbia building back up for sale as plans for luxury hotel fall through

Plans to redevelop the building into apartments or a hotel have been floated multiple times in the past decade, including as recently as early 2026.

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It’s the first YMCA of Columbia gym to have 24/7 access. postandcourier.com/columbia/…

Columbia YMCA opens new location near Lake Murray with 24/7 access. What’s inside?

It’s the first YMCA of Columbia gym to have 24/7 access.

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Dean Ellison, who ran Gentleman’s Closet in Five Points for decades, died Sept. 26. Customers, coworkers and friends remember his quick wit, dedication to service and generosity. postandcourier.com/free-time…

‘Dean seemed eternal’: Five Points store owner’s compassion and wit left a mark on Columbia

Dean Ellison, who ran Gentleman’s Closet in Five Points for decades, died Sept. 26. Customers, coworkers and friends remember his quick wit, dedication to service and generosity.

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The Dallas-based company first announced plans to expand the downtown Columbia data center's capacity in 2025. postandcourier.com/columbia/…

Data center in downtown Columbia to see $4M renovation. What’s in the plans?

The Dallas-based company first announced plans to expand the downtown Columbia data center's capacity in 2025.

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One resident called Columbia’s online code enforcement reporting system “a joke,” as most of her requests haven’t been addressed. postandcourier.com/columbia/…

Columbia’s online complaint system struggles, residents say. Here’s how its neighbor is modernizing.

One resident called Columbia’s online code enforcement reporting system “a joke,” as most of her requests haven’t been addressed.

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Caleb Lamar Bozard@BozardCalebSep 28
The upscale restaurant struggled to obtain liquor licenses and was caught selling alcohol without one. Read more: postandcourier.com/columbia/…

A Columbia restaurant was denied an alcohol permit for 4 months. Now it has closed.

The upscale restaurant will be seeking a new location, according to a statement. It previously struggled to obtain liquor licenses and was caught selling alcohol without one.

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Richland County's Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center faces continued issues with violence, unreported crimes and systemic failures. postandcourier.com/columbia/…

‘Shanks,’ hospitalizations, and a $4M settlement: Catch up on Richland Co. jail’s ongoing issues

Richland County's Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center faces continued issues with violence, unreported crimes and systemic failures.

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The Columbia attorney and stalwart advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their families died just shy of her 90th birthday. postandcourier.com/columbia/…

‘She chose compassion’: SC remembers LGBTQ+ rights champion Harriet Hancock, who died at 89

Following her death, members and leaders of the South Carolina LGBTQ+ community, in addition to politicians and others, are sharing remembrances and stories of “Mama Harriet.”

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The new Columbia shop offers an array of hosting supplies from gift bags to cookbooks and a candy bar featuring Swedish treats. postandcourier.com/columbia/…

‘Prettiest little party shop in Columbia’ is now open. How the owner plans to back up that claim.

The new Columbia shop offers an array of hosting supplies from gift bags to cookbooks and a candy bar featuring Swedish treats.

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Brittons of Columbia announced in a Sept. 7 social media post that they will be closing at the end of the fall season. The store is set to leave behind a historic legacy after 80 years in business. postandcourier.com/columbia/…

Bow ties and Gamecocks: Brittons dressed USC legends, but serving Columbia was just as important

Brittons of Columbia announced in a Sept. 7 social media post that they will be closing at the end of the fall season. The store is set to leave behind a historic legacy after 80 years in business.

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The meeting came days after arts organizations that received grant funding were informed that the commission’s grant instructions had been updated to include new guidelines regarding ideology in art. postandcourier.com/columbia/…

SC Arts Commission says it won’t fund works that ‘promote any ideology.’ What does that mean?

Select board members also met behind closed doors to decide which questions to ask two LGBTQ+ arts groups to determine those organizations’ artistic merit and suitability for grant funding.

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Joe Ovies@joeoviesSep 17
Newsy 24-hours in Chapel Hill...
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The rebranded restaurant operated for less than six months and had put out a call for investors looking to expand and franchise the business. postandcourier.com/columbia/…

Rebranded downtown Columbia pizza joint closes after less than 6 months. What we know.

The rebranded restaurant operated for less than six months and had put out a call for investors looking to expand and franchise the business.

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The Columbia hallmark served a variety of adventurous sushi rolls and cocktails alongside tapas and specialty sushi items. postandcourier.com/columbia/…

Downtown Columbia loses 3rd sushi restaurant in 3 months. This one had been open for 20 years.

The Columbia hallmark served a variety of adventurous sushi rolls and cocktails alongside tapas and specialty sushi items.

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The Columbia hallmark served a variety of adventurous sushi rolls and cocktails alongside tapas and specialty sushi items. postandcourier.com/columbia/…

Downtown Columbia loses 3rd sushi restaurant in 3 months. This one had been open for 20 years.

The Columbia hallmark served a variety of adventurous sushi rolls and cocktails alongside tapas and specialty sushi items.

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The free musical festival has announced its lineup for 2026 and will feature everything from a Grammy-winning Gullah group to indie rock, psychedelia and heavy metal. postandcourier.com/free-time…

From shoegaze to Gullah to heavy metal: Jam Room Music Festival announces adventurous 2026 lineup

The free musical festival has announced its lineup for 2026 and will feature everything from a Grammy-winning Gullah group to indie rock, psychedelia and heavy metal.

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Columbia City Council is considering selling a historic motel in the city’s most intact Black business district to be revitalized and expanded, officials said. postandcourier.com/columbia/…

Columbia considers selling historic Black motel for revitalization. The buyer’s a famous local face.

Columbia City Council is considering selling a historic motel in the city’s most intact Black business district to be revitalized and expanded, officials said.

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Soon after the initial shock of the day’s incidents, students at the Lexington County middle school experienced another emotion: a longing to help those who were impacted the most. postandcourier.com/columbia/…

25 years later, SC State Museum honors local students’ efforts to help firefighters after 9/11

Soon after the initial shock of the day’s incidents, students at the Lexington County middle school experienced another emotion: a longing to help those who were impacted the most.

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Morgan Hughes@m0rgan_hughesSep 11
Sad to share that McClatchy is eliminating my job at @thestate, where I have covered the city of Columbia for the last 5 years. I’ll be at the paper for another 6 weeks, thanks so much to everyone who has helped teach me about this city.
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