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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.

Gracie Rose Kendall was born at 7:52 p.m. Jan. 1 to Morgan and Levi Kendall, of Fletcher.
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Fletcher family welcomes AdventHealth’s first baby of 2026

New Year’s Day birth holds special meaning for family

A wildfire in the Lytle Cove area was contained at approximately 7 acres. (Photo credit: Swannanoa Fire & Rescue/Rey Castillo Jr.)
Local
3 months ago
Two wildfires near Asheville contained; no injuries or damage reported

Crews secure blazes in Lytle Cove and Rutherford County as rain moves into the region

Local
3 months ago
Rain in forecast could aid firefighters battling WNC wildfires

Lytle Cove fire reaches full containment as crews continue work on Shumont Mountain blaze

Firefighters had a wildfire burning off Lytle Cove Road about 70% contained by early Friday morning, according to Swannanoa Fire & Rescue.
Local
3 months ago
Wildfire near Swannanoa 70 percent contained

Crews report 4.5 acres burned off Lytle Cove Road; no structures threatened

A fire is burning near 905 Bald Mountain Road in the Shumont area of Rutherford County.
Local
3 months ago
Woods fire burns in Shumont area of Rutherford County

Blaze burning near Bald Mountain Road is more than 50% contained; no homes threatened

Jonah was born to Shannon Jeffords and Travis Roberts at 3:46 a.m. Jan. 1 at Mission Hospital.
Local
3 months ago
Marshall family welcomes first baby of new year at Mission Hospital

Jonah Thomas Roberts born at 3:46 a.m., hospital officials say

Local
3 months ago
828newsNOW reflects on the features, series that anchored the year’s coverage

Legends, local history and food took center stage in 2025

Local
3 months ago
Strong winds to sweep mountain ridges overnight

Gusts up to 55 mph expected overnight in Buncombe, Mitchell and Yancey counties

Local
3 months ago
Breezy New Year’s Eve brings elevated fire risk to Asheville area

North Carolina Forest Service discourages outdoor burning amid New Year’s weather

Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Mission Health limits visitors as flu cases surge in Asheville area

Hospitals restrict visits to protect vulnerable patients amid increasing influenza activity

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