| Oklahoma treasure hunters
Valuable artifacts are buried deep beneath Oklahoma's red soil. Members of the state's largest treasure hunter group say it's their mission to uncover it. NewsChannel 4's Bobbie Miller talks with those in pursuit of history and what they've already found right beneath their feet. Some guys enjoy an afternoon on the golf course; hunting balls. These guys prefer less pristine grounds; hunting treasure. "It works out the same exercise," says one of the treasure hunters. Metal detectors, shovels, and a thirst for the unknown are the equipment for this game. A lot of times you have to dig and see what's there because you never know. And members of the Twin Territories Treasure Hunting Club know that taking a risk, and getting your hands dirty, can be quite rewarding.
Man Confesses To Brazen San Francisco Art Heist
SAN FRANCISCO -- A 42-year-old man has confessed to masterminding the holiday heist of millions of dollars of artwork and antiques from a Presidio Heights home, San Francisco police announced Monday. Burglary Inspector Denise Fabbri said that James Reem, a San Francisco man, confessed last week to gathering a group of thieves who were able to steal several valuable antiques, including a book of etchings, coins, furniture and a John Singer Sargent portrait of a gray-haired woman valued at over $1 million. The painting, along with a smaller portrait and two antique chairs are now being stored safely in the Hall of Justice where burglary detectives continue their investigation. According to Fabbri, a scheme to burglarize the Jackson Street home of Robert Kendrick began in September when Reem snuck into the mansion and stole jewels and other small items.
An engagement ring can make or break your future
One of the most difficult things for a guy to do is propose marriage to his girlfriend. On second thought, make that the second-most difficult thing to do. The first? Picking out the right engagement ring. "I'm not a big jewelry guy so finding a ring was real tough for me," El Paso resident David De Leon said. "I didn't realize there were so many things to consider." At the risk of getting the wrong ring for his girlfriend, Monica, De Leon enlisted the help of her best friend and his sister. "Funny thing is, they both told me that the best thing to do is let her pick it out herself," De Leon said. "But I wanted to surprise her and I ended up surprising myself because she loved the diamond I picked out for her." Valentine's Day - the most romantic day of the year - is Wednesday, and many men will be proposing to their girlfriend with or without the right ring.
Three structure fires within 15 hours
SHERRILLS FORD - Firefighters from around the area stayed busy Thursday and Friday responding to three unrelated blazes in Caldwell and Catawba counties. A 100-year-old antique store burned in the Sherrills Ford community late Thursday. Old Gold Mine Antiques was no longer open. However, when the store was open, many say it was the Wal-Mart of the early 1900s offering home supplies, collectibles and other treasures. Firefighters from Bandys, Sherrills Ford and Catawba fire departments responded to the blaze around 6:30 p.m. The store is located in the 5900 block of Sherrills Ford Road. The inside of the building was a total loss, said Sherrills Ford Fire Chief Keith Bost. A damage estimate is not available. Firefighters in Lenoir and Gamewell responded to a house fire off Broadway Street in Lenoir around 9:30 p.m.
New Look For Eric Medlen In Bid For POWERade Title
As a result, while the 33-year-old might be a little difficult to find this week in the staging lanes at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, he should quickly reveal himself once qualifying begins in the season-opening 47th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals. Medlen, who in just three seasons has become one of the most popular drivers in the NHRA POWERade Series, begins his latest championship bid in a hybrid Ford Mustang painted in the familiar red, white and blue of the Automobile Club of Southern California and its vacation-planning subsidiary, Pleasant Holidays. Nevertheless, while the paint might be unfamiliar to race fans, the car's performance is likely to provide a major clue to the driver's identity. That's because the change in the car's appearance is only superficial.
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