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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.

Crime & Safety
5 months ago
New emergency alert system launches in Buncombe County

Rave replaces CodeRED following cyberattack; sign-up information coming soon

Community
5 months ago
Canton residents warned of water loss, service interruptions

Officials ask residents to report signs of leaks, including pooling water or unusually low pressure

Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Icy conditions prompt continuances for minor traffic, administrative cases

No “called and failed” orders will be issued for Thursday appearances, Buncombe County DA’s office says

Local
5 months ago
Drivers warn of black ice as crashes close lanes across Asheville area

Black ice reported on highways and secondary roads; crashes shut roadway lanes across the area

Education
5 months ago
Schools delay classes as light snow moves through Asheville area

light accumulations and patchy black ice expected during the morning commute

Business
5 months ago
Wait for Enka-Candler Costco grows as hearing pushed to April

Officials warn this may be the final extension as developers navigate infrastructure and road jurisdiction hurdles

Business
5 months ago
Canton to hold public hearing on possible data center moratorium

Officials schedule Feb. 11 meeting as residents seek more information on redevelopment of former paper mill site

Local
5 months ago
Light snow possible in Asheville area overnight

Forecasters say accumulations should be minimal, but slick spots could develop

Community
5 months ago
Buncombe commissioners seek grants for Swannanoa sidewalks

Board also receives update on Winter Storm Fern response and recognizes Black Legacy Month

Business
5 months ago
Costco proposal returns to Asheville planning agenda

Developers seek zoning changes for Enka Commerce Park site for a project that includes a 160,000-square-foot warehouse, fuel station and tire center

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