NASA Looks for New Direction

40 years after the first moon landing, NASA is trying to decide what to do next. The space shuttle program is set to conclude next year. The Bush administration had planned a return to the moon. It is not clear whether the Obama administration will continue on that path. Other than going back to the moon, other options include: going to Mars, one of its moons, or possibly landing on an asteroid. Right now NASA is keeping all of its options open.

New Security System at Veteran's Park

A new security system has been installed at the Veterans Park in Erwin after it was vandalized two weeks ago. The new system is a set of cameras that can be seen by 911 dispatchers and by anyone online. This way the park will be watched around the clock.

Body Found in Greene County

The body of David Malone was found in a Greene County home Saturday morning. There is not much information available at this point. Police say they have a person of interest but will not disclose the name of that person. An autopsy will be performed to find out more about what happened.

Body Found in Watauga Lake

The body of Timothy Powell was found in the Watauga Lake after he went missing while fishing. Authorities had been searching for him since last Sunday. Some kayakers found him floating in the water less than a mile away from his fishing supplies. It’s not clear how Powell died, but an autopsy will be performed.