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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.

Early voting is underway in Buncombe County for North Carolina’s March 3 primary election, with more than 4,300 ballots cast during the first three reporting days.
Local
1 month ago
Democrats lead early voting turnout in Buncombe County primary

More than 4,300 ballots cast; South Buncombe and Weaverville sites see highest turnout

Buncombe vote logo
Local
1 month ago
Today is last day to request absentee ballot for March primary

Buncombe County Election Services reminds voters of 5 p.m. cutoff

Local
2 months ago
Two crashes snarl traffic in Candler area Monday afternoon

Interstate 40 lane closure and Smokey Park Highway shutdown cause major delays

Gov. Josh Stein was in Woodfin on Monday to announce $5.7 million in state grants for eight flood resilience projects in the French Broad River Basin.
Local
2 months ago
Woodfin event highlights $5.7M for flood resilience projects

Gov. Stein says investments will help Western North Carolina rebuild “stronger and smarter”

North Carolina State Board of Elections
Local
2 months ago
Buncombe County named in statewide voter registration inquiry

Officials say some workers falsely claimed to be election staff, submitted inaccurate registrations

Chimney Rock Post Office
Community
2 months ago
Chimney Rock Post Office to reopen Feb. 23 after Helene damage

Facility to resume retail, post office box services following months-long closure

Local
2 months ago
Tickets on sale for 10th annual Color Me Asheville

Annual Goodwill event April 17 at The Orange Peel to benefit Bounty & Soul

Buncombe County officials are exploring the creation of a single fire district tax rate for unincorporated areas
Community
2 months ago
Buncombe County explores single fire district tax rate

Officials say plan would not change 911 response but would shift how districts are funded

Asheville Senior Police Officer Debbie LeCroy and Officer Cora
Business
2 months ago
People (and dogs) at Work: A badge, a leash and a lot of love

Asheville police therapy dog Officer Kora transforms tense moments into opportunities for connection

Local
2 months ago
10-acre wildfire burns in Candler, 0% contained

North Luther Road fire remains active Saturday afternoon, according to the North Carolina Forest Service

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