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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
Scattered showers, storms hang around through Thursday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms — some possible severe — are expected to develop across the Asheville area today.

Housing
10 months ago
NC launches $807M housing program for Helene recovery in WNC

The Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program will prioritize low-to-moderate income families whose homes were damaged by Helene.

Education
10 months ago
UNCA’s plans for the woods include stadium, mixed-use housing

UNCA’s South Campus project includes plans for housing and a multi-purpose stadium

Local
10 months ago
Lake Lure officially bans lake access during restoration

Lake Advisory Board member and Commissioner Dave DiOrio said the lake’s condition is steadily improving.

Buncombe County Administration Office
Local
10 months ago
Buncombe County to launch redesigned website with new features

Buncombe County’s redesigned website will offer new tools to help residents stay informed and connected.

Local
10 months ago
Hot, humid conditions persist across Asheville area

Hot and humid conditions will persist across the western Carolinas this week, with daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in downtown Asheville on Saturday in coordinated protests against President Donald Trump
Local
10 months ago
PHOTOS: Thousands rally at ‘No Kings’ protests in Asheville

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in downtown Asheville on Saturday in coordinated protests against President Donald Trump

Local
10 months ago
Firefighter killed, 2 injured in training accident near Montreat

Riceville Volunteer Fire Department firefighter died Saturday during a training exercise involving an ATV.

news
10 months ago
NC Wildlife Commission: Don’t be a tick snack

With tick season underway across North Carolina, state wildlife officials are reminding residents how to protect themselves.

Entertainment
10 months ago
Showers, storms likely through weekend across WNC

Warm and humid conditions will persist across the Asheville area through the weekend, with scattered showers and thunderstorms