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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.

Duke Energy is warning customers about a scam involving messages that falsely claim a scheduled power outage will affect their service.
Community
2 months ago
Duke Energy warns customers of power outage scam

Utility urges customers not to click links or download attachments

Local
2 months ago
Wind chills near zero as ice, power outages linger in Asheville area

Officials urge caution as cold weather advisories continue through Tuesday

school bus weather closures
Community
2 months ago
Winter Storm Fern forces school closures across Asheville area

Icy roads and freezing rain prompt districts to cancel classes

Community
2 months ago
Closures loom as Winter Storm Fern grips Asheville area

Hospitals stay operational while city, county suspend services Monday

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Dangerous cold follows ice storm in Asheville area

Cold Weather Advisory issued as freezing rain warnings linger

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Man found dead along New Leicester Highway

Victim found early Sunday as winter weather grips Buncombe County

Community
2 months ago
Winter storm fallout cancels classes in Asheville area schools

No remote learning planned as power outages persist

Community
2 months ago
Asheville residents face hazards in storm aftermath

Officials urge people to stay informed and take precautions as roads, waterways and neighborhoods remain at risk

Community
2 months ago
Storm brings ice, power outages, water issues to Asheville area

Travel discouraged as ice coats roads and infrastructure problems grow

Local
2 months ago
Ice builds across Asheville area as freezing rain locks up roads

Up to a quarter-inch of ice reported by Sunday morning, with totals still climbing

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