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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
10 months ago
Elk encounters prompt safety warning in Maggie Valley area

The Wildlife Commission is working with local officials in and around Maggie Valley to promote public awareness and safety.

Local
10 months ago
FEMA to end on-site help at Buncombe disaster center

FEMA is ending its in-person operations at the community resource center in Buncombe County on June 30

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Swain County sheriff accused of assault, sexual battery, corruption

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran was suspended Friday after being arrested on multiple criminal charges

Local
10 months ago
Weather alert issued for Buncombe, Haywood counties

People in Buncombe and Haywood counties were urged to monitor the weather as storms began forming Friday afternoon

Local
10 months ago
1 dead, 2 injured in fiery collision on I-40 near Asheville

One person was killed in the fiery crash that closed part of Interstate 40 on Thursday afternoon

Local
10 months ago
I-40 reopens with limitations; expect delays

Interstate 40 has reopened near the Tennessee-North Carolina line after a week of cleanup and emergency repairs following flooding and multiple landslides.

Local
10 months ago
I-40 near state line could reopen today, Tennessee lawmaker says

A key stretch of Interstate 40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee border could reopen as early as noon Friday, according to a Tennessee lawmaker

Local
10 months ago
Storm cleanup grinder catches fire in Woodfin

The cleanup crew was able to resume operations shortly after the fire was extinguished

Local
10 months ago
Uncover the value of your treasures at Heirloom Discovery Day

A team of specialists will offer verbal valuations of items at this event at Brunk Auctions’ Asheville gallery

Local
10 months ago
Traffic halted on I-40 East after vehicle fire near Exit 44

A vehicle fire shut down all eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 near Exit 44 (U.S. 23/Smokey Park Highway) in Asheville on Wednesday