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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.

Health & Wellness
6 months ago
4 hospital systems face off over expansion in Asheville area

AdventHealth, Mission, Novant and UNC Health systems file competing applications for 129 new beds

A new tower-style playground at Stephens-Lee Community Center, donated through the Superior HOPES program, gives children a safe place to play and symbolizes hope and resilience as Asheville continues recovery from Tropical Storm Helene.
Local
6 months ago
Asheville pushes ahead with Helene recovery projects

Council moves forward on projects to rebuild homes, boost business and restore community spaces

Adam Howell, a coin maker and founder of Countdown Treasure, says a glass jar containing $26,250 worth of American Gold Eagle coins is hidden somewhere in the Blue Ridge — and it’s “in plain sight.”
Local
6 months ago
$26K in gold hidden in Blue Ridge Mountains spurs treasure hunt

Charlotte entrepreneur Adam Howell launches Countdown Treasure to blend adventure, technology and Helene relief

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Power and peril: Fire risks behind everyday devices

From e-bikes to EVs, lithium-ion batteries are powering modern life — but one spark or puncture can turn convenience into catastrophe. Asheville’s fire experts explain how to stay safe

Local
6 months ago
I-26 closing overnight near Blue Ridge Parkway starting Sunday

NCDOT to detour traffic in both directions as crews dismantle old bridge near Asheville

Local
6 months ago
Lake Lure continues refill as restoration work advances after Helene

Town officials say the lake has reached 968 feet and will rise gradually to support ongoing recovery projects

Community
6 months ago
Buncombe County wants residents to help shape first Pedestrian Plan

New steering committee will guide vision for safer, more connected walking routes in unincorporated areas

Arts & Culture
6 months ago
The healer who writes horror: An Asheville author’s double life

Chiropractor blends science, art and imagination — channeling discipline and empathy into his practice and his prose

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Crime & Safety
6 months ago
UPDATE: Mills Gap Road reopens after fatal crash

Police urge drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes

Local
6 months ago
PHOTOS: Beauty endures amid Helene’s damage in Cataloochee Valley

Park crews restore access to key sites as recovery continues in one of North Carolina’s most beloved mountain valleys

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