In the 1960s and 70s, many automobile odometers did not even read beyond 100,000 miles.

But now, thanks to tougher quality standards and post-recession financial concerns, Americans are driving their cars longer than ever before.

Jeff York is one of them. He's working hard on his pick up, determined to keep it on the road as long as possible.

"I've always bought something a year or two old and let someone else take that initial hit," said York.

Dishing out the money for a new car is not an option, so he's holding on to it.

"I think people are trying to hold on to their money a little more," added York.

The part owner of Mecklenburg Fleet & Automotive Repair said he sees others do the same thing.

"We see a lot of cars five years old with over 100,000 miles on them and 15 years ago just that didn't happen."

SALISBURY - The Rowan Public Library will be showing free movies in the Stanback Auditorium of RPL Headquarters (Salisbury) on Tuesday nights at 6:30 pm this summer.  The line-up for June includes:

Tues., June 18th – Holes (PG)

Stanley Yelnats is sent to a detention camp after being falsely accused of a crime, and told by the warden to dig holes in the desert in search of a mysterious buried treasure.  Based on book by Louis Sachar.

Tues., June 25th – The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG13)

A group of British retirees decide to outsource their retirement to a newly renovated hotel in Jaipur, India, that is being marketed as a retirement residence, but when they arrive, they find it to be in less luxurious condition than they had imagined, although they are soon charmed and transformed by their shared experiences.  Based on novel by Deborah Moggach.

Admission is free and compl

Looking for love online? A "buyer beware" warning for you. FBI statistics show that women ages 50 and older are the biggest victims of online romance scams.

Internet Crime Complaint Center says the victims are usually sucked in by a fake profile on dating site and talked into handing over thousands of dollars in cash and gifts.

Last week, Scott Campbell, the so-called "playboy con man," was arrested in Florida.

According to the Department of Financial Regulation, Campbell sold fictitious investments to dozens of women.

Authorities say he met most of those women online, under the guise of a romantic relationship.

After meeting women on sites like Match.com, they say Campbell would convince his victims to fork over money for his musical talent search business.

"What they create is not only a fake profile but a fake business that looks legitimate but it really isn't," said author and relationship expert Charles A. Johnson.