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Dee Pridgen

828newsNOW News Editor Dee Pridgen thrives on making sense out of the chaos of a newsroom. She is a graduate of Troy University’s Hall School of Journalism and has more than 35 years’ experience as a reporter and editor.

The Phoenix Asheville, a wellness-focused retreat center, celebrated its reopening Wednesday
Business
8 months ago
The Phoenix Asheville reopens after Helene flooding

A portion of proceeds from each retreat will be donated to local recovery and rebuilding efforts, officials said

Local
8 months ago
NCDOT expands IMAP on I-26 to S. Carolina line

The expansion increases IMAP’s coverage on I-26 to 52 miles

Health & Wellness
8 months ago
NC faces $319M Medicaid shortfall under stopgap budget

Officials criticized the underfunding, warning it jeopardizes the integrity of a program that more than 3 million residents rely on

Some Swannanoa residents are still living in campers almost a year after Tropical Storm Helene devastated the area.
Local
8 months ago
As Helene anniversary nears, county urges healing, resilience

Buncombe County officials shared Helene updates as the region approaches the one-year mark since the disaster

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Alexander man charged with assault after stabbing

Deputies were called to Walt Drive in Alexander, where they found a man suffering from a stab wound near his shoulder

Local
8 months ago
Pet Connection: Guy

Guy is a 2.5-year-old mixed-breed boy who’s looking for his forever home

Local
8 months ago
Commissioners tackle zoning, budget, strategic planning

Buncombe County officials held public hearings, approved budget amendments and applauded Permits & Inspections as Jurisdiction of the Year

Community
8 months ago
Sourwood Festival to bring road closures, crowds to Black Mountain

The event celebrates the local sourwood honey harvest, blending music, crafts, food and mountain culture

Local
8 months ago
Asheville named most underrated U.S. city for nightlife

The study also ranked Asheville sixth overall among the most underrated travel destinations in the country

news
8 months ago
Buncombe County man sentenced for drug trafficking

During a traffic stop, Erron Thomas Wolicki told officers he had swallowed drugs, prosecutors said