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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.

For many Asheville residents, finding a place to call home comes down to a difficult question: Can they afford it?
Housing
3 months ago
Asheville affordable housing: Who can actually afford it?

Many Asheville workers say apartments labeled “affordable” remain out of reach. Here’s why the numbers often don’t add up.

One of the I-26 Connector project's key areas of activity remains the Haywood Road bridge over I-26 and Interstate 240.
Local
3 months ago
I-26 Connector update: Haywood Road bridge work nears

NCDOT says overnight lane closures, shifting traffic patterns and roadway construction will continue as crews prepare for one of the project’s biggest milestones

Gas pump panel showing octane options: 87, 89, 93 (and blue 'Plus' 90), with price per gallon around $3.67–$3.69 per gallon
Local
3 months ago
Who controls gas prices? AAA explains why stations can change prices so quickly

The cost of replacing fuel, not just the fuel already in the tank, can influence what drivers pay, AAA says

Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: North Carolina reports at least 240 cases

North Carolina health officials have not released county-by-county numbers, including for Buncombe County, as CDC investigates multistate outbreaks

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Woman found dead on Old Mars Hill Highway identified

Deputies say Teresa Annette Davis was found Friday morning; authorities are asking the public for information.

The former Westmoreland Funeral Home in Old Fort has been purchased by the town and will be renovated into the future home of Old Fort Town Hall.
Local
3 months ago
Old Fort buys former Westmoreland Funeral Home for new town hall

Town officials say the FEMA-funded acquisition creates a permanent home for town hall without using local tax revenue

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Woman found dead along Old Mars Hill Highway in Buncombe County

Deputies and North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded Thursday morning after a woman was found near the roadway

OpenStreetMap-style map with a bright green polygon outlining a block along Westgate Park, near a river and the Billy Graham Freeway; shows a parking area and nearby amenities.
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
UNC Health buys Westgate Shopping Center for about $20M

The nonprofit health system plans a 92-bed hospital at the West Asheville site, one of four competing projects seeking state approval

Weather forecast map for Greenville-Spartanburg area showing temperatures, precipitation and storm icons across counties (Asheville, Shelby, Charlotte).
Local
3 months ago
Rain, storms headed to Asheville, but drought persists across WNC

Several days of showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast, but officials say more steady rainfall is needed to ease ongoing drought conditions across mountains

Front view of a blue and green city bus with a bike rack on the bumper and an amber destination sign above the windshield, parked on a street.
Local
3 months ago
Asheville bus system overhaul could mean faster service for some, fewer routes for others

Plan would add more frequent service on major corridors while removing or changing routes in some neighborhoods

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