Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:18 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:18:54 GMT
A commander at Fort Jackson has been suspended due to allegations of misconduct. According to the spokesman for U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Brig. Gen. Bryan T. Roberts was suspended of hisMore >>
A commander at Fort Jackson has been suspended due to allegations of misconduct. According to the spokesman for U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Brig. Gen. Bryan T. Roberts was suspended of hisMore >>
MOORE, OK - The Oklahoma County Sheriff's office tweeted a photo of a frightened, muddy dog Monday after the deadly EF-5 tornado ripped through the town.The comment accompanying the photo said, "scared,More >>
A heartbreaking photo of a little dog guarding the body of his owner, who was killed in the Moore, OK, tornado, is going viral.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:29 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:29:50 GMT
The Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Kershaw County Tuesday night. According to the Highway Patrol website, the collision happened at the intersection of Brewer Springs and Williams Road. NoMore >>
A female moped operator was killed when she was involved in a collision with a pickup truck late Tuesday night.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:16:17 GMT
There are more than sixteen thousand homeless pets in the Midlands, and resources to help all of them are limited. Now, non-profit animal shelters say a bill in the legislature would cripple their abilityMore >>
There are more than sixteen thousand homeless pets in the Midlands, and resources to help all of them are limited. Now, non-profit animal shelters say a bill in the legislature would cripple their abilityMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:38:10 GMT
NASH COUNTY, NC (WYFF) - A North Carolina woman is facing charges after authorities say she tried to poison five people. Tiara Drake is charged with five counts of attempted murder. Nash County deputiesMore >>
A North Carolina woman is facing charges after authorities say she tried to poison five people.More >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) -
The Better Business Bureau warns that the holiday season provides many opportunities for scammers to steal your identity when you're shopping online.
Every year, scammers devise online schemes to trick online shoppers into divulging personal information such as credit card numbers.
"Identity theft can happen to you whether you're shopping online or shopping at the mall," said BBB President Tom Bartholomy. "However, it is critical for you to take specific steps to protect yourself from high-tech, identity thieves."
If you are shopping online, the BBB recommends that you:
1. Protect your computer – Your computer should have the most recent updates installed for spam filters, anti-virus and anti-spyware software, and a secure firewall.
2. Use trustworthy websites – You can check online retailers out at www.bbb.org.
3. Protect your personal information – Read the website's privacy policy so that you understand how your personal information will be used. If the site does not have a privacy policy, the site may sell your personal information without your permission.
4. Beware of phishing scams– Legitimate businesses do not send e-mails claiming problems with an order or an account to lure the "buyer" into revealing financial information. If you receive this type of e-mail, you should call the contact number on the website where the purchase was made to confirm that there really is a problem with the transaction.
5. Confirm your online purchase is secure – You should only enter personal information such as credit card numbers in secure, encrypted websites. Look in the address box for the "s" in https:// and in the lower-right corner for the "lock" symbol before paying.
6. Pay with a credit card – When you are shopping online, you should pay with a credit card because credit cards offer you the most buyer protections. Under federal law, you can dispute the charges if you do not receive the item. You also have dispute rights if there are unauthorized charges on your credit card. Many card issuers have "zero liability" policies which will protect you if your credit card number is stolen.
7. Beware of ‘GREAT' deals – If you find a website offering deals that seem too good to be true, they probably are. You may get a knock-off product, a product that is not the brand you ordered, or you may get nothing at all.
8. Keep documentation of your order. After completing the online order process, you should get a confirmation of your order. The BBB recommends saving the confirmation for future reference and as a record of the purchase.
9. Check your credit card statements often – Don't wait for paper statements to arrive in the mail a month later. The BBB recommends that you check your credit card statements and banking account online for suspicious activity at least once a week.
10. Know your rights – Federal law requires that orders made by mail, phone or online be shipped by the date promised or, if no delivery time was stated, within 30 days. If the products you ordered aren't shipped on time, you can cancel your order and demand a refund. There is no general three-day cancellation right, but you do have the right to reject merchandise if it's defective or was misrepresented. Otherwise, it's the company's policies that determine if you can cancel the purchase and receive a refund or credit.
For more information, please visit BBB or call (704) 927-8617 or toll-free in N.C. and S.C. at 1-877-317-7236.
For more advice from the BBB on common holiday problems, click here.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:27 AM EDT2013-05-21 12:27:43 GMT
A Midlands couple is learning the difference between a service dog and a dog in training. At eight weeks Molli Ann is cute and playful like most puppies, but she's got big paws to fill. David Voss hopesMore >>
A Midlands couple is learning the difference between a service dog and a dog in training. At eight weeks Molli Ann is cute and playful like most puppies, but she's got big paws to fill. David Voss hopesMore >>
Following an undercover operation, five stores in Kershaw County were cited after selling alcohol to minors, according to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office.More >>
Following an undercover operation, five stores in Kershaw County were cited after selling alcohol to minors, according to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:01 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:01:42 GMT
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – The United States Postal Service says South Carolina mail carriers are experiencing an unusually high number of dog bites this year. USPS spokesman Harry Spratlin says there areMore >>
The United States Postal Service says South Carolina mail carriers are experiencing an unusually high number of dog bites this year.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:29 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:29:50 GMT
The Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Kershaw County Tuesday night. According to the Highway Patrol website, the collision happened at the intersection of Brewer Springs and Williams Road. NoMore >>
A female moped operator was killed when she was involved in a collision with a pickup truck late Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:21 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:21:44 GMT
In 1994, a strong F3 tornado devastated part of Lexington damaging close to 200 homes and businesses. A lot has changed in the last 20 years, but the way the storm was handled by emergency crews is stillMore >>
In 1994, a strong F3 tornado devastated part of Lexington damaging close to 200 homes and businesses. A lot has changed in the last 20 years, but the way the storm was handled by emergency crews is stillMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:18 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:18:54 GMT
A commander at Fort Jackson has been suspended due to allegations of misconduct. According to the spokesman for U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Brig. Gen. Bryan T. Roberts was suspended of hisMore >>
A commander at Fort Jackson has been suspended due to allegations of misconduct. According to the spokesman for U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Brig. Gen. Bryan T. Roberts was suspended of hisMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:16:17 GMT
There are more than sixteen thousand homeless pets in the Midlands, and resources to help all of them are limited. Now, non-profit animal shelters say a bill in the legislature would cripple their abilityMore >>
There are more than sixteen thousand homeless pets in the Midlands, and resources to help all of them are limited. Now, non-profit animal shelters say a bill in the legislature would cripple their abilityMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:58 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:58:13 GMT
As crews in Oklahoma continue to carefully sift through rubble, a group of firefighters in Richland County knows what they're going through. They're members of the state's urban search and rescue team.More >>
As crews in Oklahoma continue to carefully sift through rubble, a group of firefighters in Richland County knows what they're going through. They're members of the state's urban search and rescue team.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:29 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:29:14 GMT
In the event of severe weather, most schools have a plan in place. Most of the time children end up in the school's hallways, but it all starts with an alert. At Harbison West Elementary the weatherMore >>
In the event of severe weather, most schools have a plan in place. Most of the time children end up in the school's hallways, but it all starts with an alert. At Harbison West Elementary the weatherMore >>
