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Tyson will return to TV after sex misconduct probe

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will return to the air on two TV shows that had been put on hold for a sexual misconduct investigation. The National Geographic Channel said in a statement Friday that Tyson’s “StarTalk” will return to the air in April with the 13 episodes that remain in the season. The statement says Tyson’s other show, “Cosmos,” will…

State accidentally gave out $26M in tax refunds

Maybe your tax refund is a lot smaller than you thought.

A number of Louisiana residents unhappy with their tax return are about to get even more mad. The state announced that a computer error earlier this week accidentally gave some people double the refund they expected. And no, they will not get to keep it. Louisiana officials have already begun recouping what amounted to $26 million in duplicate refunds. (STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images)  A…

Lawmaker concerned that law enforcement recruits are waiting months to get trained

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — State law maker Nancy Mace says it’s taking too long to train South Carolina law enforcement. “Agencies are wasting hundred of thousands of dollars having recruits sit at a desk and not be able to get on the street,” Mace said. She proposed an amendment Tuesday that would lift the requirement to have law enforcement train…

St. Pats in Five Points, going green this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get your lucky charms and shamrocks ready because Five Points has officially kicked off St Patrick’s day festivities. Food, fun, bands and plenty of green will be a part of the landscape in Five Points this Saturday. This is the 37th year for the event. According to organizers, this is the Midlands’ largest annual street festival and…