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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.

A smoke column was visible south of the Winding Stairs area, according to a USDA Forest Service photo released Monday.
Local
2 months ago
Crews gain ground on 80-acre fire in Nantahala National Forest

Fire near Winding Stairs Gap reaches 30% containment as weather may help slow spread

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Mission Hospital points to CMS plan amid calls for accountability

Hospital says CMS accepted enhanced plan following Immediate Jeopardy designation

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Community raises concerns over patient discharges at Mission Hospital

Calls grow for HCA CEO to meet with Asheville officials after Immediate Jeopardy finding

Local
2 months ago
Warm spell brings springlike feel to Asheville area

Dry weather holds through Tuesday before rain and cooler air move in midweek

Local
2 months ago
Wildfire burns in Nantahala National Forest in Macon County

Crews work to contain Winding Stairs Alpha Fire near U.S. 64; public urged to avoid area

UNCA coach Joel Williams
Education
2 months ago
UNC Asheville track coach Joel Williams dies

Williams led Bulldogs program for more than 18 years, including five seasons as head coach

Buncombe County Crime Scene Investigator Anna Garrett
Business
2 months ago
People at Work: Inside Buncombe County’s crime scene lab

Investigator Anna Garrett describes the science, stress and realities behind forensics

Local
2 months ago
Canton urges water conservation as tank levels slowly recover

Officials warn additional leaks could trigger more service disruptions

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Off-duty Asheville officer charged with DWI, child abuse, resisting officer

Asheville Police Department says internal investigation is underway

Business
2 months ago
Three Ingles stores damaged by Helene to reopen in 2026, 2027

Locations in Swannanoa, Spruce Pine and Morganton have been closed for more than 16 months

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