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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
U.S. Forest Service updates closure list for Grandfather Ranger District

About 40 miles of trails and four recreation sites in Pisgah National Forest remain closed.

Local
1 year ago
Asheville’s $256M budget proposal includes property tax increase

The proposed 2026 city budget is on the agenda for the upcoming Asheville City Council meeting

Local
1 year ago
Water emerges as more storm debris cleared from Lake Lure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its contractors have cleared more than 500,000 cubic yards of waterway debris from Lake Lure in the past two weeks.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Mission Hospital mostly in compliance after inspection, officials say

The inspection by state and federal officials stemmed from 35 complaints submitted by unidentified sources.

Local
1 year ago
Rail freight returns to Asheville area for first time since Helene

For the first time since Tropical Storm Helene devastated the region in September 2024, freight rail service has resumed for Asheville-area businesses

Local
1 year ago
Check for closures before hitting the roads this weekend

Remember, there are still some Tropical Storm Helene-related road closures in the area

Local
1 year ago
Missing: Teen last seen at Kensington Place Apartments

Nadiia Egypt Acosta was last seen about 10 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at her home in the Kensington Place Apartments.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Haywood County man charged with kidnapping

A Haywood County man has been charged with first-degree kidnapping in the disappearance of a woman in the Emma community in January

Buncombe County Administration Office
Local
1 year ago
Commission recap: Buncombe board advances major initiatives

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners advanced several initiatives related to disaster recovery, community planning and fiscal policy.

Local
1 year ago
Rain moves in for last part of holiday weekend

Cooler temperatures, lighter winds and sunshine on tap Friday — the perfect setup for a day outside before rain returns by the end of the weekend