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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.

Asheville City Hall
Local
4 months ago
Crowded Asheville City Council race heads to March 3 primary

Housing, recovery and budget concerns dominate campaign priorities

Courtney Booth, Katie Kurdys and Martin Moore
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Buncombe County DA race takes shape ahead of March primary

Three Democrats outline approaches to crime prevention, prosecution and reform as longtime district attorney retires

Local
4 months ago
Miller seeks third term as GOP race forms for Buncombe sheriff

Primary on March 3 will determine party nominees for November election

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
What to know about measles cases increasing in North Carolina

State health officials outline symptoms, risks and vaccine recommendations

Quick action by an employee and firefighters helped prevent major damage after a fire broke out late Wednesday at the Hickory Nut Gap Farm Store in Fairview, according to the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Employee spots fire, helping crews save Hickory Nut Gap Farm Store

Fairview firefighters contain blaze before it spreads inside building

North Carolina Arboretum
Local
4 months ago
Arboretum board OKs parking fee increase for one-time visitors

New $25 vehicle fee takes effect March 1 as officials address maintenance and program expenses

Henderson County Special Needs Decal
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Henderson, McDowell introduce special needs occupant decals

New sticker programs help first responders identify residents with special needs

Local
4 months ago
Wet weather returns to Asheville before sunny weekend

Showers taper off Thursday night as temperatures climb into the weekend

Asheville City Hall
Local
4 months ago
Residents sound off on Asheville’s projected $30M budget shortfall

Public urges council to protect transit, pay living wages and avoid more property tax hikes

Business
4 months ago
Local, state leaders work to revive stalled Asheville Costco project

Council member Bo Hess says city has engaged state partners to revive 39-acre development proposal

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