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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.

Local
2 months ago
Asheville’s Harrah’s Cherokee Center to host 5-day Blue Ridge Pickleball event

Clinics, open play and tournaments will transform the arena floor into six pickleball courts Aug. 12-16

The fenced-off Mountaineer Inn property at 155 Tunnel Road sits vacant in Asheville. City planning records show a preliminary proposal for a Sheetz convenience store and gas station at the longtime motel site, though the project remains in the early review process.
Business
2 months ago
Sheetz eyes Mountaineer Inn site in Asheville, city planning records show

An early assistance application proposes a convenience store and gas station at the long-vacant Tunnel Road property

Dark storm clouds hang over West Asheville on Tuesday evening as severe thunderstorms swept across Buncombe County, bringing damaging winds, downed trees and widespread power outages.
Local
2 months ago
‘It came out of nowhere’: Residents describe storm that swept across Asheville area

Duke Energy crews continue restoration efforts as residents report downed trees, damaging winds and scattered storm damage

Local
2 months ago
Asheville City Council OKs $22.2M for Helene recovery, home repair program

The meeting included funding for Hurricane Helene recovery, affordable housing repairs, French Broad River park restoration and public safety grants

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Judge keeps Mission Hospital lawsuit alive, rejects HCA bid to end case early

North Carolina Business Court rejects most of HCA’s dismissal arguments as lawsuit over emergency and cancer care at Asheville’s Mission Hospital moves forward

Local
2 months ago
Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Watch issued for Asheville area

Buncombe County faces threats of damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes until 8 p.m.

Mission Hospital sign in front of landscaped gardens and a modern brick building under a blue sky with clouds, a welcoming campus view.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Mission Hospital faces new scrutiny over services, Medicare compliance

Dogwood Health Trust and independent monitor explain findings involving emergency care, oncology services, Care Partners and HCA’s sale agreement commitments

The long-vacant Haynes Tower building at A-B Tech's Enka campus is slated to be demolished now that Buncombe County commissioners have approved a contract with D.H. Griffin.
Business
2 months ago
A-B Tech lands $29.2 million federal grant for WNC Futures Factory in Asheville

Disaster recovery funding will build advanced manufacturing training and research hub expected to create nearly 2,750 jobs

Local
2 months ago
Severe storms could hit Asheville, WNC on Tuesday

The National Weather Service warns Western North Carolina could see large hail, strong winds and an isolated tornado

Road closed sign
Local
2 months ago
Traffic Alert: Truck fire closes two lanes of I-40 West near Old Fort

Crash involving a truck pulling a trailer shuts down right two lanes near Exit 73 in McDowell County, causing delays

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