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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.

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
What to know about measles cases increasing in North Carolina

State health officials outline symptoms, risks and vaccine recommendations

Quick action by an employee and firefighters helped prevent major damage after a fire broke out late Wednesday at the Hickory Nut Gap Farm Store in Fairview, according to the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Employee spots fire, helping crews save Hickory Nut Gap Farm Store

Fairview firefighters contain blaze before it spreads inside building

North Carolina Arboretum
Local
1 month ago
Arboretum board OKs parking fee increase for one-time visitors

New $25 vehicle fee takes effect March 1 as officials address maintenance and program expenses

Henderson County Special Needs Decal
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Henderson, McDowell introduce special needs occupant decals

New sticker programs help first responders identify residents with special needs

Local
1 month ago
Wet weather returns to Asheville before sunny weekend

Showers taper off Thursday night as temperatures climb into the weekend

Asheville City Hall
Local
1 month ago
Residents sound off on Asheville’s projected $30M budget shortfall

Public urges council to protect transit, pay living wages and avoid more property tax hikes

Business
1 month ago
Local, state leaders work to revive stalled Asheville Costco project

Council member Bo Hess says city has engaged state partners to revive 39-acre development proposal

Parking meter, downtown Asheville, N.C.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Asheville warns of fake QR codes on parking meters

City says fraudulent stickers on Biltmore Avenue directed users to scam payment site

A map of the Asheville Metropolitan Sewer District Carrier Bridge Pump Station Replacement/Upgrade
Local
1 month ago
Blasting planned at Asheville’s Carrier Park

Traffic to be halted temporarily Tuesday afternoon as work on MSD’s Carrier Bridge Pump Station replacement project continues

Anna Marie Viruet-North
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Woodfin drug raid yields 5 pounds of meth, heroin and gun

Buncombe County deputies charge Tennessee woman after multi-agency investigation

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