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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.

People head to The Block in downtown Asheville as vendors finish setting up for the Juneteenth celebrations taking place Friday.
Local
2 weeks ago
Juneteenth celebrations in Asheville culminate with events downtown

Downtown celebrations feature local vendors, live music and family-friendly activities honoring Juneteenth

A view from the Buncombe County Courthouse web camera Friday morning.
Local
2 weeks ago
Asheville weighs new Opportunity Zones as city launches major zoning overhaul

Council members debate investment and displacement concerns while moving forward with a years-long rewrite of development rules, housing policies and growth plans

FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building is photographed in Washington, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
Education
2 weeks ago
Buncombe County Schools under Title IX investigation

Probe is part of broader U.S. Department of Education review of school policies involving transgender students and Title IX enforcement

Westgate Shopping Center in Asheville is near the proposed location of a new 92-bed UNC Health hospital.
Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Reports of Westgate sale surface as UNC Health unveils plans for Asheville hospital

Business owners say tenants were notified of a sale while UNC Health pursues approval for a 92-bed facility nearby

Golfer in a blue patterned shirt mid-swing, on a sunny course with water in the background.
Sports
2 weeks ago
Tickets now on sale for inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville

The FedExCup Fall tournament at Cliffs at Walnut Cove will bring PGA TOUR players, premium fan experiences and free youth admission to Western North Carolina

Infographic map of storm total rainfall across North Carolina with county values and event logos (NOAA, NWS).
Local
2 weeks ago
Arthur’s remnants could trigger storms, heavy rain across Asheville area

Emergency officials say widespread outages are not expected, but residents should remain weather aware

Alexander Sherman McKenzie
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Man charged with attempted murder after I-40 road-rage shooting

Authorities say the suspect was arrested on Tunnel Road after a June 10 shooting near Patton Cove Road in Asheville

Sign for Pisgah View Apartments on a maroon board in front of a brick apartment building and greenery.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Family seeks answers after missing Asheville woman found dead

Rachael Tuck death investigation continues after body found in vacant unit at Pisgah View Apartments

Local
2 weeks ago
Asheville committee backs 1-year pause on data centers as city weighs regulations

Proposal would temporarily halt approvals while staff study impacts on power, water, noise and zoning rules for emerging technology use

Business
2 weeks ago
Asheville mayor says Costco project is ‘back on track’ after meeting with company officials

Mayor Esther Manheimer says she recently met with Costco representatives and is encouraged that plans for a proposed Asheville-area store are moving forward after the project was withdrawn earlier this year

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