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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
I-26 Connector project gets $124 million price cut

The biggest savings — more than $63 million — came after the team reduced the number and width of the bridges across the French Broad River

Business
1 year ago
Pactiv Evergreen to pay $6.25M in restitution, stop fight for property tax refund

In 2023, Pactiv Evergreen abruptly closed the paper mill in Canton.

Business
1 year ago
Asheville area JOANN stores among 500 expected to close

JOANN says stores in Asheville, Hendersonville and Morganton are among those it would like to begin closing immediately

Local
1 year ago
Steady rain brings power outages, flooding threat

Cold and rainy conditions are expected to continue through the night Wednesday

Local
1 year ago
Plan would give more people access to state game lands

A plan being floated would create a Conservation Access Pass to allow individuals to access and use North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission property

Local
1 year ago
Sustainability in action at West Village Market

West Village Market is proud to lead by example and inspire the community to embrace eco-friendly practices for a healthier, greener future.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Senior Living Series: February draws attention to matters of the heart

Givens Highland Farms promotes education as one of the best ways to prevent heart diseases

Local
1 year ago
Heavy rain, ice, freezing rain could bring flooding to Asheville area

Flood, winter advisories issued for Western North Carolina

Local
1 year ago
I-40 in Pigeon River Gorge to reopen March 1, officials say

Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge near the Tennessee line is set to open by March 1

Local
1 year ago
Flood threats and freezing rain in forecast for Asheville area

National Weather Service issues Winter Weather Advisory for Western North Carolina.