Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:54:45 GMT
Floods earlier this month in the North Carolina mountains were the worst we've seen since 2004. And, there was a risk of a much bigger problem, possible failure of the Oxford Dam holding back the waters of Lake Hickory.More >>
Floods earlier this month in the North Carolina mountains were the worst we've seen since 2004. And, there was a risk of a much bigger problem, possible failure of the Oxford Dam holding back the waters of Lake Hickory.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:22:20 GMT
Two days after racing in the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR driver Mike Harmon found himself being charged, again, by Rowan County Sheriff's detectives in an ongoingMore >>
On Sunday Harmon was charged with obstruction of justice and released on $20,000 bond.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:29 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:29:02 GMT
NASCAR mogul Bruton Smith says there is a strong possibility that he will move the Bank of America 500 out of Charlotte. The Bank of America 500 is one of two annual races held at Smith's Charlotte MotorMore >>
NASCAR mogul Bruton Smith says there is a strong possibility that he will move the Bank of America 500 out of Charlotte.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
After a Lancaster Country person sent $60,000 to a bogus Christian dating website, the Sheriff's Department is issuing a warning for people to be careful of computer fraud.
In the latest incident, an online predator convinced a Lancaster County resident to send money so he could get out of the Ukraine and come to the United States.
"Many of these scams originate from other states and other countries," said Sheriff Barry Faile. "This makes investigation and prosecution very difficult."
Other scams include people being advised they've won a prize, but must first send money to collect the winnings. Another is a request for money in order to get a family member our of jail in a foreign country.
"The best weapon against these types of crimes is education and prevention," Faile said. "If you're ever confronted with a scenario that seems to good to be true, contact the sheriff's department. We can most likely help you determine the validity of the information."
