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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.

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Mission Health compliance under scrutiny at community meeting

Independent monitor and state officials explain complaint process and compliance review at public meeting

Black Mountain Police Chief Steve Parker says he is worried about the structural integrity of the Public Safety Building.
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Report: Black Mountain public safety building may be unsafe

Structural issues, flooding and soil concerns raise questions about continued occupancy

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Pollen season hits Asheville: How to reduce allergy symptoms

Dense forests, mountain valleys and warm weather trap pollen, making spring allergies worse in Asheville and surrounding areas

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Public invited to weigh in on Mission Health oversight at Asheville meeting

Independent monitor seeks community feedback on HCA operations

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Nine hurt in Sunday shooting in downtown Asheville, police say

Police say most injuries were minor; person of interest identified in North Lexington Avenue incident

Local
4 months ago
$5.8 billion road recovery continues across Western North Carolina

NCDOT has spent $1.4 billion so far, with more than $533 million reimbursed through federal aid

Angel Blanding
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
No injuries after shot fired at Buncombe County Detention Facility

Officials say detainee accessed firearm inside police vehicle before firing one round

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Man found dead near Elk Mountain Scenic Highway identified

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says suspect died of self-inflicted gunshot wound during standoff

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Asheville police investigate fatal shooting on Patton Avenue

20-year-old William Wyatt Adair killed early Monday; suspect critically injured after shooting himself, police say

Local
4 months ago
Crash closes lane on I-26 near Weaverville

Right lane shut down at New Stock Road exit

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