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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
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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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

Local
1 year ago
Traffic Alert issued for graduation ceremonies downtown

Street closures are planned in downtown Asheville on Friday and Saturday to accommodate graduation ceremonies at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Sangvai: Mental health, food support critical after Helene

NCHHS Secretary Dev Sangvai toured WNC, learning about two key recovery programs supporting communities impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.

Road Closed sign
Local
1 year ago
Final tasks of I-26 project to brings weeks of overnight closures

Most detours will direct passenger and commercial vehicles to U.S. 25 as an alternate route during the closures.