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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 year 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
1 year 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
Local
1 year 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

Local
1 year 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

Local
1 year 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

Local
1 year ago
Dog rescued from burning home in Asheville

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

Local
1 year 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

Local
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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