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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
1 year ago
Asheville mayor’s cameo in HCA storm ad sparks backlash

The 30-second advertisement celebrates the work of Mission Health employees in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene

Local
1 year ago
1 lane of I-240 closed near downtown Asheville

One eastbound lane of I-240 is closed at Exit 4-B, US 74 Alt (Patton Avenue)

Edible wildflowers
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Foraging for food: Wildflower salad

Wildflowers blooming across Western North Carolina, combined with other greens, can make for a fresh and vibrant salad.

Local
1 year ago
Garden guide: Mulch can protect plants from weeds, heat

These suppliers offer a range of mulch types and additional landscaping products

Local
1 year ago
Pet Connection: Toofer

Toofer is a gentle 6-year-old looking for her forever home.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Candler family gets new well … almost 7 months after Helene

Xylem Watermark, Hometown H2O and Water Well Trust put in a well for a Candler family on Tuesday.

A large metal sculpture depicting a man riding a wheeled pig or dog while carrying a six-shooter and a bouquet of flowers stands at the entrance to the Burton Street community's Peace Gardens & Market.
Local
1 year ago
Strangeville: Large metal man riding a pig-dog in West Asheville

The metal sculpture stands at the entrance to the Burton Street community’s Peace Gardens & Market.

Road Closed sign
Local
1 year ago
I-40 West in Asheville to be closed this weekend

The primary detour will route traffic onto I-240 West starting at Exit 53B.

Local
1 year ago
Officials detail $1.6B Helene recovery effort in WNC

More than 3 million cubic yards of storm debris have been removed from WNC waterways in the months following Helene

Local
1 year ago
Residents question transparency, impact of I-26 Connector changes

The new design elevates I-26 above Patton Avenue.