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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.

Local
4 weeks ago
Chuck Edwards: ‘Regret is not an admission of sexual harassment’

The North Carolina congressman spoke on the House floor as lawmakers considered a censure resolution

Housing
4 weeks ago
312-unit apartment complex proposed for Holbrook Road

Orange Capital Apartments would bring 312 rentals, pool, clubhouse and dog park to 82 acres near Starnes Cove Road in West Asheville

Local
4 weeks ago
Snowy winter ahead for Asheville? Almanacs weigh in

The Farmers’ Almanac and Old Farmer’s Almanac offer their outlooks for snow, cold and winter weather in Western North Carolina

The Malvern Hills Park pool sits empty in West Asheville on Sept. 1, 2026. The pool has been closed since 2024 while the city plans to replace the aging facility with a new pool targeted to open in summer 2028.
Community
4 weeks ago
Asheville’s Malvern Hills pool moves closer to construction

The city is reviewing plans to replace the aging pool, with construction expected to begin late this year

Front view of Buncombe County Administration building with beige brick and large windows; a decorative emblem is visible on the left side of the facade.
Local
4 weeks ago
Buncombe County seeks Helene recovery funds for parks, housing

Commissioners will consider three grant applications Tuesday, including projects tied to parks, affordable housing and emergency power

Local
1 month ago
Strong storm brings 40-mph winds, hail to WNC

Pea-size hail and gusty winds were possible in parts of Buncombe, McDowell and Rutherford counties

Local
1 month ago
Dolly Parton flowers from Asheville mural get a second life

A local nonprofit is turning flowers left at the West Asheville mural into bouquets for nursing homes, senior centers and veterans facilities across Western North Carolina

Local
1 month ago
FEMA sends $137 million more to North Carolina for Helene recovery

New funding includes millions for Western North Carolina roads, housing, debris removal and flood mitigation

Local
1 month ago
US 74A in Fairview to close Tuesday for pothole repairs

Road will be closed between Possum Hollow and Middle Fork Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; drivers will be detoured

Community
1 month ago
Asheville’s Building Bridges event set for Sept. 23

Community organizations, businesses and residents invited to connect, share resources and learn about local services

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