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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.

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10 months ago
Asheville resumes full ART bus service as staffing improves

Asheville Rides Transit (ART) will begin ramping back up to full service starting Tuesday

Local
10 months ago
Buncombe County dispatcher remembered for kindness, service

Emergency services agencies across North Carolina are mourning the sudden loss of a Buncombe County 911 dispatcher

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10 months ago
N.C. Forest Service tree seedling sales begin July 1

The N.C. Forest Service will offer a wide variety of native and genetically improved tree species in its annual tree seedling sale

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10 months ago
Stein signs $575M recovery bill, urges visitors to ‘rediscover’ WNC

Gov. Josh Stein on Friday signed a $575 million disaster relief package aimed at accelerating recovery from Tropical Storm Helene and reviving tourism in Western North Carolina

Local
10 months ago
Not a shortcut: Drivers mistake Asheville greenway for road

Recently, a couple of drivers mistook the French Broad River West Greenway for a roadway

Mount Pisgah
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10 months ago
Typical summer weather brings heat, afternoon storms

Forecasters call for a typical late June day in the Asheville area with scattered storms this afternoon

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10 months ago
Former Tourists pitcher suspended for 80 games

Former Asheville Tourists pitcher Julio Rodriguez has been suspended 80 games without pay after testing positive for Nandrolone

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10 months ago
Buncombe County to add debit, credit card processing fees

Buncombe County will begin applying processing fees to certain credit and debit card transactions for county services starting July 1

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10 months ago
Dog rescued from burning home in Asheville

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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10 months ago
USGS warns of lingering landslide dangers after Helene

“Understanding landslides and knowing what to look for can save lives.” USGS research social scientist Sara McBride