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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
9 months ago
Storms could bring gusty winds, hail, flash flooding to WNC

Another round of strong storms is expected to move through the Asheville area on Thursday afternoon

Buncombe County Helene Resource Center
Community
9 months ago
Helene recovery enters new phase in Buncombe County

Buncombe County has shifted toward long-term recovery and support for residents impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Buncombe County man gets 9-13 years in fentanyl case

Cameron Antonio Jefferies pleading guilty to multiple drug charges, including trafficking fentanyl

Local
9 months ago
Pet Connection: Alphonse

Alphonse, a 3-year-old mixed-breed dog, is looking for his forever home through the Asheville Humane Society.

Local
9 months ago
NWS: Damaging winds, heavy rain threaten region this afternoon

Some storms may produce torrential rainfall, with localized amounts exceeding 2 inches in the Asheville area.

Local
9 months ago
Goodwill fire rekindles briefly as officials probe cause

A report from West Buncombe Assistant Chief Jared Gudger said 207,900 gallons of water was shuttled by tankers to the scene.

Business
9 months ago
Gov. Stein visits Clyde, touts downtown revitalization efforts

“Western North Carolina is open for business.” — Gov. Josh Stein

Local
9 months ago
1 dead, 3 rescued in separate Pisgah Forest incidents

Burke County search and rescue teams responded to three separate emergencies across Pisgah National Forest in a 24-hour period

Business
9 months ago
Hearing set for proposed 51-acre mine in Bakersville

Horizon 30 has submitted application No. 61-22 to operate Carter Quarry, a construction aggregate mine that would span 50.8 acres with a proposed excavation depth of 550 feet

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Traffic stop turns into pursuit, ends in arrest on Patton Avenue

A Burnsville man was arrested Monday afternoon after fleeing a traffic stop in Asheville, striking two vehicles and leading troopers on a brief pursuit