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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.

Business
6 months ago
Mission Hospital nurses rally over staffing, safety concerns

Unionized nurses say staffing shortages have led to errors, unsafe conditions

Business
6 months ago
400 volunteers transform veterans housing in Asheville

ABCCM Veterans Restoration Quarters project part of Home Depot Foundation’s nationwide Celebration of Service initiative

Local
6 months ago
Asheville marks trees for riverfront recovery, not removal

City conducts survey of French Broad River trees to guide storm-damaged park restoration and future planting plans

Business
6 months ago
Asheville launches downtown Friday food truck program

City program aims to support local vendors and boost downtown activity

Local
6 months ago
Gatlinburg Bypass remains closed after landslide

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open while cleanup continues

Local
6 months ago
Asheville seeks public input on transit network redesign

City launches survey and community events to guide Asheville Rides Transit improvements and future planning

Local
6 months ago
Crash shuts down NC 9 in Polk County

Detours in place as officials warn of heavy traffic delays

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Lockdown at Asheville High School lifted

Officials say no evacuation occurred; students and staff remained safe

Local
6 months ago
I-26 westbound to close overnight near Hendersonville this week

Exit 49 to Exit 44 will be shut Monday and Tuesday nights; timing may shift because of traffic or weather

Local
6 months ago
Storm alerts: How Asheville area residents can stay informed

New tools give personalized, real-time notifications for emergencies, closures and public safety updates

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