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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.

Scenes from this year’s Sourwood Festival in downtown Black Mountain
Arts & Culture
5 days ago
PHOTOS: Thousands turn out for Sourwood Festival in Black Mountain

Check out scenes from the annual festival featuring local artisans, food, music, shopping and sourwood honey

Black Mountain Public Safety firefighter fire station police
Crime & Safety
6 days ago
Black Mountain weighs $20M new public safety building

Officials want more engineering work before deciding whether to repair the existing facility or pursue a new $20 million building

Local
6 days ago
Swannanoa recovery takes shape as county seeks input on Owen Park, resilience plan

Residents will have multiple opportunities this month to weigh in on Owen Park’s redesign, a long-term Swannanoa resilience plan and millions in proposed Helene recovery investments

Local
1 week ago
I-26 Connector update: Westgate flyover closure, detour

NCDOT says paving continues near Hill and Broadway streets

Local
1 week ago
Asheville Regional Airport cuts ribbon on 121-foot control tower

New tower replaces 1961 facility as AVL prepares for continued growth and expanded air traffic technology

Asheville police officers and forensic investigators process the scene of a deadly shooting along Biltmore Avenue and Short Coxe Avenue early Sunday morning.
Crime & Safety
1 week ago
911 calls shed new light on Asheville shooting, but key questions remain

Callers reported dozens of shots and people fighting to survive as police responded to the July 19 attack

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Buncombe County deputies investigate death on Stradley Mountain Road

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said investigators are working to identify the person who died and determine what happened

Road Closed sign
Local
1 week ago
I-26 West to close overnight Thursday in Asheville: What drivers need to know

The closure will stretch from Exit 44 to Exit 33, with a detour directing drivers to I-40

Black Mountain Public Safety firefighter fire station police
Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Black Mountain Public Safety Building: Town to discuss next steps

The building was deemed unsafe after inspections found structural problems, flooding and other issues that worsened after Helene

The site of the proposed Terrace at River Hills affordable housing development is shown near the River Hills Shopping Center off Swannanoa River Road in Asheville. The development would be located next to the Asheville Chuck E. Cheese at 104 River Hills Road.
Housing
1 week ago
Buncombe County considers expanding housing aid as applications surge

About 1,147 applications have been submitted for the county’s expanded housing assistance program, with renters making up 75% of requests