Pieces of meteorite may have fallen in Spruce Pine area, NASA & App State seek information
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Officials with NASA are seeking information regarding the meteorite spotted across the High County during the overnight.
Lauri Miller, with the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at App State, tells WataugaOnline that NASA has reached out to their department and their information indicates that pieces of the meteorite last night may have fallen in and around the Spruce Pine area.
The Department has a meteorite specialist who can easily identify any rocks folks may find that they believe to be from the meteor.
If you are in the Spruce Pine area and believe there may be pieces on your property you can contact Anthony Love at
