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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
1 month ago
Asheville budget hearing draws public pushback over taxes, wages and city services

Residents challenge pay plan, property tax increase, and community center hours in FY27 budget debate

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Local
1 month ago
8 inches of rain trigger flooding across Asheville area

From Fairview to Lake Lure, communities deal with flooding impacts while forecasters predict more thunderstorms through the week

Willie Harold Johnson
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Florida man charged in Buncombe County identity theft, hotel fraud scheme

Investigators say stolen personal information from victims across the U.S. was used to book rooms at an Asheville hotel; suspect faces 25 felony charges

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Asheville trail attack suspect makes first court appearance

Charges stem from alleged May 21 attack on a woman hiking in the Bent Creek trail system

Flooding in Henderson County
Local
1 month ago
Flooding slams Bat Cave, Chimney Rock and Henderson County

Residents still rebuilding from tropical Storm Helene face washed-out roads, evacuations, flood advisories and renewed fears after torrential rainfall

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Suspect still at large after stolen vehicle pursuit in Weaverville

Officers say suspect stole vehicle from Walmart, fled toward Asheville before crashing and running away on foot

Local
1 month ago
What to watch at tonight’s Asheville City Council meeting

From the city budget to affordable housing funding, several key decisions could affect Asheville residents in the coming year

Local
1 month ago
Flash flooding triggers road washouts, closures across Asheville area

Officials report a 12-foot roadway washout on Charlotte Highway and multiple closures in Gerton and Bat Cave

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Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Asheville workshop aims to boost emergency readiness for deaf, hard of hearing community

Workshop aims to help participants prepare for severe weather and other emergencies

Local
1 month ago
Asheville transit plan pits faster buses against neighborhood coverage

Haywood Road, Kenilworth among areas flagged for potential service reductions under draft ART network

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