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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 Public Works crews worked through the night to clear Priority 2 roads.
Local
5 months ago
Slick roads lead to crashes across Buncombe County

Officials warn of ice on secondary roads and ask drivers to use extreme caution

Local
5 months ago
Power outages hit Asheville area as Duke Energy calls for conservation

About 1,400 customers affected between Leicester and Alexander; restoration expected by late morning

Arts & Culture
5 months ago
People at Work: Tattoo artist builds career from lifelong passion for art

Michael McCarthy has spent 30 years honing his craft, blending creativity with tradition

Local
5 months ago
Bitter cold, black ice greet Asheville area this morning

Forecasters warn of hazardous driving conditions, hypothermia risk across Western North Carolina

Local
5 months ago
Asheville, Buncombe County to open on delayed schedules

Offices to open late Monday as transit, sanitation and facilities face disruptions

Education
5 months ago
Icy roads force remote learning, closures across Asheville area

Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools shift to online instruction; A-B Tech remains closed

Local
5 months ago
NOON UPDATE: Asheville area in a deep freeze

Dangerous road conditions, subzero wind chills and power outages reported across the region

A view from the Pisgah Inn webcam Saturday afternoon.
Local
5 months ago
Blowing snow, fierce winds expected overnight in Asheville area

Temperatures plunge into single digits with hazardous travel and outage concerns through Sunday in Western North Carolina

Local
5 months ago
1 p.m. UPDATE: Snowfall adds up across Asheville area

Wind chills as low as minus 30 degrees expected in the mountains

Crime & Safety
5 months ago
1 seriously injured in West Asheville shooting, police say

Late-night dispute escalated to gunfire; investigators say no ongoing threat to public

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