An investigation into stolen property in Hendersonville led investigators to what is believed to be a drug lab. Officers with the Hendersonville Police Department were searching a property along Bridgette Loop Road for stolen property when they came across what appeared to be a portable clandestine lab. Clandestine labs are sites where illegal drugs, such as methamphetamine, fentanyl, ecstasy, PCP and others, are manufactured using improvised materials. Gage Brodin Karet, 32, was arrested and charged with multiple counts. Authorities say more charges are possible.

MAN WITH 55 OUTSTANDING WARRANTS NABBED WHEN HENDERSONVILLE POLICE MAKE DRUG LAB BUST 

Caption: Man with 55 outstanding warrants nabbed when Hendersonville police make drug lab bust

Buncombe County Schools presented its budget request to county commissioners this week. The school system is requesting a $24 million increase from the previous fiscal year. That covers $15.2 million in salary increases and benefits. Plus, it includes $3.7 million in operating costs and $4.9 million to offset the school system’s fund balance.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS WANTS $23.9 MILLION BUDGET INCREASE FROM LAST FISCAL YEAR 

Caption: Buncombe County Schools wants $23.9 million budget increase from last fiscal year

Family, friends, and community members come together to honor a fallen soldier as he returned home. The procession for Army Specialist Luis Herrera was held off exit 86 in Marion Wednesday. The 23-year-old died in a crash last month during a military training exercise at Fort Bragg.

MARION COMMUNITY LINES ROAD AS FALLEN SOLDIER'S BODY RETURNS HOME FROM FORT BRAGG 

Caption: Marion community lines road as fallen soldier's body returns home from Fort Bragg

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