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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.

A and collective action lawsuit filed last month against HCA Healthcare accuses the company of not properly compensating employees.
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Community urged to attend meeting about Mission Health tonight

Concerned about HCA and Mission Hospital? Share your concerns during a meeting with the independent monitor tonight.

Black Mountain welcome sign
Local
1 year ago
Black Mountain calls special meeting of town council

The budget for 2025-26 and the golf course are on the agenda.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
No charges filed in Asheville hotel disturbance, police say

Officers responded to the hotel after receiving a report that U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards had assaulted a person.

french broad river park
Local
1 year ago
City begins rebuilding process for French Broad Riverfront parks system

Asheville has issued a Request for Qualifications for design services to rebuild the French Broad River parks system.

Local
1 year ago
Asheville council to vote on $3.9M budget amendment for Helene recovery

The city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 will be presented at the council meeting set for 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Local
1 year ago
Flood Watch issued as rain settles into Asheville area

A slow-moving storm system will bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms through Monday night, according to the National Weather Service.

There are a variety of nurseries and garden centers in the area to help you cultivate a thriving home garden
Local
1 year ago
Garden guide: Where to get plants, tools and tips

There are a variety of nurseries and garden centers in the area to help you cultivate a thriving home garden

Local
1 year ago
Earthquake rattles Asheville area

The USGS reported a 4.1 magnitude quake about 9 a.m. about 13 miles southeast of Greenback, Tennessee.

Local
1 year ago
Heavy rain in forecast this weekend

The National Weather Service is already warning of heavy rain and isolated flooding starting this weekend.

Local
1 year ago
Crash blocks traffic on I-240 West near Asheville

The NCDOT says both westbound lanes of I-240 are closed just after Haywood Road because of a crash