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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.

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
Scandals Nightclub vacating the Grove House after 44 years

Scandals Nightclub will end its 44-year run at 11 Grove St. on Saturday night.

Eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 were severely damage by Tropical Storm Helene in late September.
Local
1 year ago
2 lanes of I-40 in Pigeon River Gorge to reopen Saturday

Part of Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge near the North Carolina/Tennessee line is set to reopen Saturday.

Business
1 year ago
Regenerating Asheville to open community space for revitalization initiatives

The Regen Hub is designed to be a space for collaboration, innovation and resource sharing

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Barnardsville man arrested in CVS robbery

Authorities have arrested a Barnardsville man in an armed robbery at the CVS on Monticello Road in Weaverville on Wednesday evening.

Local
1 year ago
Road Report: NC 9 to be closed nightly next week

A portion of N.C. 9 will be closed 7 p.m.-7 a.m. from March 3-10 so crews can work with as little impact on motorists as possible.

Local
1 year ago
McDowell County wildfire grows to 52 acres

The wildfire off Armstrong Creek Road is about 30 percent contained.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Column: American Heart Month a great time to check your heart health

It is important at any age to have a heart-healthy lifestyle, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Local
1 year ago
Pet Connection: Mr. Wernstrom

Mr. W is available for adoption at Asheville Humane Society

Business
1 year ago
Franny’s to cut ribbon next month on West Asheville store

Franny’s Farmacy will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. March 13 at its Haywood Road spot.

Local
1 year ago
1 person fired after patient found dead in Mission Hospital bathroom

An investigation is underway after a patient was found dead in a Mission Hospital bathroom