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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.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
NC’s Medicaid expansion hits enrollment goal about a year ahead of projections

More than 600,000 people have enrolled in North Carolina’s Medicaid coverage for low-income adults about a year after the program’s expansion

Money Buncombe County Helene recovery
Local
2 years ago
Commission recap: Helene recovery funds, Continuum of Care update

Buncombe County commissioners approved disaster rental assistance funding and reallocated COVID funds to help with Helene recovery

Education
2 years ago
Report on possible school districts merger due by end of year

Recommendations about a merger between Asheville City and Buncombe County schools is due to the General Assembly in February.

Metro blood donations
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Here’s how you can boost blood supply in Asheville area

In the Asheville area, there are several opportunities to donate blood during the holiday season

news
2 years ago
U.S. 70 bridge in Swannanoa to reopen tonight

An average of 16,000 vehicles per day crossed the U.S. 70 bridge in Swannanoa before Helene, NCDOT officials said

Grove Arcade Christmas lights
Business
2 years ago
Places to go, things to do this holiday season in Asheville

Asheville is open, and area artists, chefs and business owners invite visitors to return.

Metro PyroWright fireworks safety tips
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
How to handle fireworks safely

Though fireworks are awe-inspiring, they’re also dangerous, which is why people should be careful handling them.

An officer stands outside the apartment complex where a double homicide was committed earlier today, Monday, Dec. 16.
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
One victim in fatal Asheville shooting identified

Authorities have identified one person who was killed in a shooting Monday, Dec. 16, in Asheville.

news
2 years ago
FEMA wants to hire locals to help with Helene recovery

FEMA is holding a job fair Wednesday to hire staff to support long-term recovery efforts from Tropical Storm Helene.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Nearly $4 million in meth, 20 guns seized in McDowell County

The arrests came after a monthslong investigation by several agencies