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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.

Modern hospital building with red brick wings, blue glass atrium, and an emergency entrance facing the street with blue sky above
Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Mission Hospital surpasses 90 nurses in 90 days hiring goal

Health system adds 400 workers since January, expands recruitment efforts

Arts & Culture
2 weeks ago
Federal arts leaders to visit Asheville, Marshall after Helene

Discussions to center on recovery, resilience and support for local artists

Justin Thomas Baker
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Georgia man charged in Asheville jewelry store heist

Suspect remains at large as investigators also search for second person in March break-in

Group of protesters on steps holding a large 'ABOLISH ICE' banner and a sign reading 'Is it fascism yet?'.
Local
2 weeks ago
May Day protesters rally in downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park

“Workers Over Billionaires” event draws crowds, coincides with statewide teacher protests

Graphic titled Weather Highlights for May 1–2 in the Carolinas and Georgia; three panels labeled Friday, Friday Night, and Saturday showing weather maps with rain and fronts.
Local
2 weeks ago
Rain, cooler temperatures move into Asheville area this weekend

Showers likely Saturday, with frost and near-freezing temps possible in higher elevations

Mission Hospital
Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
AdventHealth appeals state approval of 95 new beds for Mission Hospital

Dispute over North Carolina CON decision intensifies debate over capacity, safety and regional care needs

Local
2 weeks ago
NC Rep. Chuck Edwards under House Ethics investigation, reports say

CNN says inquiry tied to alleged sexual harassment; details remain unclear

Aerial view of a baseball field with a bold white 'GRASS ROUTES' graphic overlay across the infield and stands.
Local
2 weeks ago
‘Grass Routes’ kicks off season in Asheville

MLB Network docuseries highlights Asheville’s tourism appeal, downtown culture and Tourists baseball experience

Group of firefighters outside a row of blue storage units; a man in uniform holds a black-and-tan dog, while a red fire truck is parked in the background.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Asheville firefighters rescue puppy locked inside car

Dog named Peter safely reunited with owner after trapping himself inside vehicle

Public parking sign and stone office building at 52 Coxe Avenue, with a tree-lined foreground and a blue sky.
Housing
2 weeks ago
Asheville OKs zoning change for 203-unit housing project

Coxe Avenue development would bring mixed-use building, retail and parking to downtown site

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