Author: Associated Press

All SC State Parks to close Wednesday and Thursday to implement policies amid coronavirus

AP: Officials say the 47 parks should reopen Friday, but with new rules to assure social distancing to combat COVID-19

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — All state parks in South Carolina are closing Wednesday and Thursday as officials figure out and implement new policies to help control the spread of the coronavirus. Officials say the 47 parks should reopen Friday, but with new rules to assure social distancing to combat COVID-19 in shelters, trails and fee booths. South Carolina had 298…

Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus in prison

The head of New York state's correctional officers union says Harvey Weinstein has tested positive for coronavirus

Movie producer Harvey Weinstein arrives at criminal court on Dec. 11, 2019 in New York City.Movie producer Harvey Weinstein arrives at criminal court on Dec. 11, 2019 in New York City.David Dee Delgado/Getty Images By Michael R. Sisak NEW YORK (AP) – Harvey Weinstein tested positive for the coronavirus at a state prison in New York while serving a 23-year…