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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.

Local
6 months ago
What to know about North Carolina’s March 3 primary election

Registration, early voting and absentee deadlines set in Buncombe County

Water Asheville system Buncombe County schools homes Hurricane Helene lead
Local
6 months ago
Water line break disrupts service in Old Fort

Town shuts down wells as crews work to repair break near Auria

Education
6 months ago
Chickenpox outbreak confirmed at Fairview Elementary

Buncombe County health officials also monitoring an increase in flu and other communicable illnesses

Local
6 months ago
More than 1,000 without power in Swannanoa

Duke Energy reports multiple outages with unknown causes across Buncombe County

Local
6 months ago
Foggy start gives way to mild, sunny week in Asheville

Forecasters say above-normal temperatures will continue until rain chances increase late week

Health & Wellness
6 months ago
Fletcher family welcomes AdventHealth’s first baby of 2026

New Year’s Day birth holds special meaning for family

Local
6 months ago
Two wildfires near Asheville contained; no injuries or damage reported

Crews secure blazes in Lytle Cove and Rutherford County as rain moves into the region

Local
6 months ago
Rain in forecast could aid firefighters battling WNC wildfires

Lytle Cove fire reaches full containment as crews continue work on Shumont Mountain blaze

Local
6 months ago
Wildfire near Swannanoa 70 percent contained

Crews report 4.5 acres burned off Lytle Cove Road; no structures threatened

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