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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 month ago
Buncombe commissioners approve $1.6M indoor recreation center design

Board also backs Southeastern Container expansion, UNC Health hospital and Lennie’s Law

Local
1 month ago
Asheville pulls proposed bus route cuts from City Council agenda

Proposed ART changes that could have cut service in some neighborhoods will be reconsidered at a later date

A-B Tech Ferguson Building Helene fair
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
4 health systems compete for 92 beds at Wednesday hearing

UNC Health, HCA, AdventHealth and Novant are seeking state approval for competing projects

Marc Holaday, program manager for Service Members, Veterans and their Families engagement and outreach at the Governor’s Institute, speaks during the North Carolina Governor’s Working Group Collaboration Lab on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at the Veterans Healing Farm in Mills River.
Community
1 month ago
Veteran support groups from across NC meet in Mills River

The statewide collaboration focused on closing gaps in services and creating a “no wrong door” approach for veterans and their families

White Ford police SUV parked in front of a building with yellow police tape across the scene, 'POLICE' graphic on the side.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Asheville crime down in 2026, but firearm assaults increase, police say

APD reports declines in violent and property crime while firearm-related aggravated assaults have increased from 2025

Local
1 month ago
Patton Avenue lane closure planned Wednesday in Asheville

One right lane will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. between Coxe Avenue and Otis Street

Local
1 month ago
Nearly 1,000 without power in Leicester after vehicle damages Duke Energy equipment

Duke Energy said 976 customers were without power Monday afternoon, with restoration estimated for 5:15 p.m.

Local
1 month ago
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Buncombe County

The watch is in effect through 10 p.m. Monday evening and includes much of Western North Carolina

Front of Buncombe County Administration building with beige brick facade and large windows, trees on right, and a pedestrian walkway in front.
Local
1 month ago
Helene funds, KOA rezoning top Buncombe County agenda

Commissioners will consider several issues affecting development, disaster recovery and county spending Tuesday

A North Carolina State Highway Patrol helicopter takes part in the rescue of a hiker who fell about 50 feet at Grandfather Mountain.
Local
1 month ago
Hiker rescued after 50-foot fall at Grandfather Mountain

Multiple rescue agencies worked together to reach the injured hiker and prepare the patient for a helicopter extraction

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