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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
Owen Pool Community Care Station to close at end of April

Buncombe County is partnering with the community to support access to showers and laundry services.

Local
1 year ago
Swannanoa River Road bus stops to reopen May 4

The remaining bus stops along Swannanoa River Road will resume service Sunday, May 4.

Local
1 year ago
Multi-agency resource center in Hendersonville is moving

The multi-agency resource center at the Blue Ridge Commons complex will move to a new location next week

Local
1 year ago
Pet Connection: Denali

Denali is a big, sweet boy (96 pounds) looking for his forever home.

Local
1 year ago
Want to help shape Swannanoa’s future?

Residents are urged to join Buncombe County officials and the Swannanoa Grassroots Alliance next week to talk about what’s next for Swannanoa.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Tennessee fugitive arrested after standoff in Haywood County

Henry Dean Clark faces multiple charges in Tennessee, including sexual contact with a minor

Local
1 year ago
Wildfire updates: Rain helps containment efforts

The wet weather pattern is expected to persist throughout the week, aiding firefighting efforts across Western North Carolina.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man who fired gun in dispute over stolen dog gets prison time

A Buncombe County man will serve at least 6 years in custody after pleading guilty in firearm and drug case

Duke Energy crews were kept busy on May 8, 2024, after storms caused power outages throughout the region.
Local
1 year ago
Hundreds of Buncombe residents without electricity

As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, some 1,847 Duke Energy customers in Buncombe County were without electricity.

Local
1 year ago
NCDOT meeting set to discuss Transylvania County roundabout

A meeting has been set for NCDOT officials to discuss plans for a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 276 and Cascade Lake Road.