Two meteorite hunters have been banned from Burke County after pleading guilty in State Court this morning (Wednesday).

Ralph "Sonny" Clary and Michael Miller were both fined $2,000 and told "to get out of dodge."

Judge Jerry M. Daniel said he'd planned to put them in jail but only changed his mind when the landowner didn't push it.

After demanding the maximum fine, he told them "pay it, get your stuff and get out of Burke County."