U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is the first senator to disclose that he has tested positive for COVID-19 after being vaccinated against it. Graham said Monday he is “very glad” he received the vaccine because he has “mild symptoms,” but without it, he might be feeling “far worse.” Graham added in a Monday statement that he would quarantine for 10 days. More: AP News
In other headlines:
Heavy rain to replace weekend heat. Look for lots of rain across the state this week, replacing temperatures over the weekend that raised heat indices to more than 115 degrees in some parts of the Palmetto State. More: South Carolina Public Radio
Dog found lottery ticket worth $75,000. This is the story of a man who didn’t remember he bought an extra lottery ticket in Chesterfield County — until his dog found it. More: The State
Charleston’s Saunders facing Olympic criticism over protest. Silver shot put medalist Raven Saunders of Charleston is facing criticism over a protest sign she made on the Olympics podium. She is, however, getting the support of the U.S. Olympic Committee and others. The State newspaper wrote in an editorial today that it was a case of “no harm, no foul.” More: The Charlotte Observer
Clemson says it’s not looking at SEC. Clemson University says there’s no truth in the rumor that it has been in contact with the Southeastern Conference about possible membership. More: Post and Courier
Chronicle founder French dies at 94. Longtime Charleston newspaper publisher James J. “Jim” French, 94, died Saturday, less than three weeks shy of the 50th anniversary of The Chronicle, the Black community newspaper he started in Charleston in 1971. More: Charleston City Paper, The Post and Courier
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