Post and Courier Columbia

07/28/2025

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Paul Dans, a former Trump administration official and architect of Project 2025, says he will mount a GOP primary challenge against Sen. Lindsey Graham. Dans resides in Charleston.

(📸 Henry Taylor / The Post and Courier)

07/28/2025

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Just last year, Skylar Brown was confined to a hospital room, staring at four walls and doing the nails of her nurses to pass the time.

Several months later, she first heart-kidney transplant at the Medical University of South Carolina, and the first pediatric heart-kidney transplant in the state.

(📸s by Grace Beahm Alford / The Post ad Courier)

07/28/2025

Previous operators of both Lexington Tap House and Krafty Draft touted the location’s 105 beer taps, but upcoming restaurant owner Arif Ashfaq plans to cut that roughly in half to focus more on food.

Previous operators of Lexington Tap House and Krafty Draft touted 105 taps, but new restaurant owner Arif Ashfaq plans to halve that to focus on food.

07/28/2025

Drought, flies and tariffs have pushed beef prices to a high not seen since the 1980s. But what does that mean for your next grocery trip or dinner out? Here’s what some SC industry experts say to expect.

South Carolina cattle and restaurant owners explain what to expect and how to save money as beef prices reach a record high across the U.S. At West Columbia’s City Limits, brisket prices have risen 6%

07/28/2025

A busy Lexington shopping center, home to stores like Chipotle, Fleet Feet, and Krispy Kreme, has new owners. It’s unclear whether the shift in ownership will result in changes to the space.

A busy Lexington shopping center on Sunset Boulevard has sold for millions of dollars, potentially bringing changes to the site.

07/27/2025

Ralph Norman, considered one of the most-conservative members of U.S. Congress, launched his bid for governor in 2026 in Rock Hill.

Ralph Norman launched his bid for South Carolina governor in 2026 in Rock Hill. Former Gov. Nikki Haley and Sen. Jim DeMint endorsed him.

07/27/2025

What if Clemson had Trevor Lawrence throwing to Sammy Watkins? And Christian Wilkins rushing alongside Vic Beasley? Here is what the Tigers’ quarter-century team would look like.

07/27/2025

First, the child’s heart faded and needed support. That therapy shriveled her kidneys. Then her survival depended on organ transplant and the death of a stranger.

The child’s heart failed unexpectedly, and while keeping her alive, her kidneys faded. The hope for her survival came down to SC’s first pediatric heart-kidney transplant.

07/27/2025

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07/27/2025

Kosci Barnes of Greensboro chose USC over Miami, North Carolina, Mississippi State and others, giving it 14 college football commitments for the 2026 class

South Carolina got a commitment from cornerback Kosci Barnes of Greensboro, N.C., over Rutgers, Miami, North Carolina, Mississippi State, and Kentucky

07/26/2025

During a coordinated operation on July 1, authorities found 156 pounds of fentanyl inside a tractor-trailer, which is believed to be the largest seizure of the synthetic drug in state history.

During a July 1 operation, authorities found 156 pounds of fentanyl inside a tractor-trailer, which is believed to be the largest fentanyl bust in S.C. history.