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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.

A Fiserv analysis shows sales are increasing as tourists return to Asheville. According to the analysis, September marked Asheville’s first month of year-over-year growth since Helene.
Business
6 months ago
Asheville economy shows resilience one year after Helene

Despite $563M in lost sales, new data points to growth in contractors, retail and hospitality sectors

The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour launched June 13 in partnership with Tanger Asheville, transforming the southeast parking lot of the shopping center at 800 Brevard Road into a high-end retail destination
Business
6 months ago
Tanger Outlets Asheville to host Barktober event

Pets, costumes and a new dog park highlight Halloween celebration

Local
6 months ago
Asheville’s Hazel Mill Road resurfacing project starts this week

Work will last two weeks; drivers should expect delays and plan alternate routes

Local
6 months ago
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation funds reopenings during shutdown

Three popular sites in North Carolina and Virginia reopen with foundation support as roadwork and recovery continue along the parkway

Local
6 months ago
Mild start to week before front brings rain, cooler air

Scattered showers possible along I-26 corridor; fall-like temperatures expected by Thursday

Local
6 months ago
Asheville native sparks Panthers’ rally

The A.C. Reynolds alum Dowdle rushed for 206 yards and a touchdown as Carolina erased a 17-point deficit for a 27-24 win over Dolphins

Business
6 months ago
Buncombe County students gain skills for high-demand jobs

Career and technical education courses, internships and industry partnerships give students real-world experience in trades and STEM fields

Local
6 months ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 6 of high school football

Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Mistakenly released Buncombe detainee back in custody

Sheriff’s Office apologizes, calls incident ‘serious institutional failure’

Community
6 months ago
Asheville releases survey results in city manager search

Residents cite Helene recovery, housing and homelessness and economic growth as top concerns

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