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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
Struggling after Helene? Free tax help could boost your refund

Pisgah Legal Services assists Asheville area residents with disaster-related deductions and unclaimed credits

Community
2 months ago
Asheville issues parking, transit, shelter alerts as storm looms

City activates Emergency Operations Plan as snow approaches

Education
2 months ago
Buncombe County Schools to dismiss early ahead of winter storm

Winter Storm Warning begins at 4 p.m.; buses and student drivers to leave early for safety

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Mission Hospital faces federal sanctions for third time in two years

CMS cites “immediate jeopardy” after state inspection, hospital says it is addressing deficiencies to protect patient safety

A late-night house fire in Fairview destroyed a home and spread into nearby woods, Fairview Volunteer Fire Department officials said.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Fire consumes Fairview home, no injuries reported

Firefighters faced steep terrain and live power lines in battling the blaze

A drive around Asheville shows the toll recent storms have taken -- vehicles coated in salt and sand
Local
2 months ago
Salt-streaked and storm-worn: Winter’s impact on your car

Simple steps can help Asheville drivers prevent damage to their vehicles

Local
2 months ago
Winter storm to blanket Asheville area with snow, dangerous cold

Residents urged to finish preparations as several inches of snow, strong winds and frigid temperatures approach

Local
2 months ago
Winter storm warning issued for Asheville, mountains

Wind chills as low as 20 below zero could follow 2-4 inches of weekend snowfall

Local
2 months ago
Asheville braces for snow, power outages as another storm looms

Heree are some tips for staying safe and warm during Western North Carolina’s winter weather

Demolition is underway at the former Ingles Markets site in Swannanoa, where damaged buildings are being torn down months after Tropical Storm Helene flooded the property and forced the grocery store’s permanent closure.
Business
2 months ago
Demolition begins at Ingles site in Swannanoa after Helene damage

Demolition follows plans for a 95,000-square-foot replacement store on U.S. 70

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