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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.

Partly cloudy skies hang over railcars above Hendersonville Road, as Western North Carolina braces for a cold front expected to bring rain and mountain snow.
Local
7 months ago
From near-record heat to possible snow: Weather shift ahead for Asheville area

Cold front expected overnight with storms, rain and a brief wintry mix in the mountains

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
First public hearing on PFAS wastewater rules set for Asheville

State regulators will take public comment April 7 on plans to monitor and reduce “forever chemicals” discharged into North Carolina waterways

Local
7 months ago
What Asheville City Council approved at its March 10 meeting

Council signs off on recovery funding, infrastructure improvements and affordable housing plan update

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Violent stretch continues with gunfire at West Asheville apartments

Mayor and interim police chief call for community help following weekend violence

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Mission Health compliance under scrutiny at community meeting

Independent monitor and state officials explain complaint process and compliance review at public meeting

Black Mountain Police Chief Steve Parker says he is worried about the structural integrity of the Public Safety Building.
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Report: Black Mountain public safety building may be unsafe

Structural issues, flooding and soil concerns raise questions about continued occupancy

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Pollen season hits Asheville: How to reduce allergy symptoms

Dense forests, mountain valleys and warm weather trap pollen, making spring allergies worse in Asheville and surrounding areas

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Public invited to weigh in on Mission Health oversight at Asheville meeting

Independent monitor seeks community feedback on HCA operations

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Nine hurt in Sunday shooting in downtown Asheville, police say

Police say most injuries were minor; person of interest identified in North Lexington Avenue incident

Local
7 months ago
$5.8 billion road recovery continues across Western North Carolina

NCDOT has spent $1.4 billion so far, with more than $533 million reimbursed through federal aid

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