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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.

The Biltmore Station sign stands in front of the property at 2 Hendersonville Road, where Drury Hotels is proposing a 210-room hotel.
Business
3 weeks ago
Drury Hotels proposes 210-room hotel in Biltmore Village

$40 million project would replace Helene-damaged buildings at Biltmore Station in Asheville

Local
3 weeks ago
Asheville weather: Heat returns before rain chances increase Friday

Temperatures climb through the week before showers and thunderstorms return across Western North Carolina

Tall beige brick building with a stepped red-tile crown rises behind green trees under a clear blue sky with a small white cloud nearby.
Local
3 weeks ago
Asheville council to consider tenant protections, Deaverview plan

Council will also consider a $4.2 million Helene recovery budget amendment and plans for a new ART facility

Housing
3 weeks ago
Buncombe voters will decide whether to authorize $70M in bonds

The proposed housing and open-space bonds come four years after voters approved $70 million for the same priorities

Local
3 weeks ago
Flash Flood Warning issued for McDowell, Rutherford counties

Flooding has been reported near Sugar Hill, with Lake Lure and Chimney Rock also at risk

Dark storm clouds hang over West Asheville on Tuesday evening as severe thunderstorms swept across Buncombe County, bringing damaging winds, downed trees and widespread power outages.
Local
3 weeks ago
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for 3 WNC counties

Buncombe, Henderson and Polk counties included in warning

Evidence markers are placed in the parking lot of a business on North French Broad Avenue in downtown Asheville following an early Wednesday officer-involved shooting.
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Biltmore Avenue shooting: No arrests announced by Asheville police

APD says the investigation remains active more than two months after the shooting

Local
4 weeks ago
CFWNC awards $395K to Asheville area conservation projects

Grants will support UNC Asheville’s Community Lumber Project and efforts to expand wildlife crossings across North Carolina

Festivalgoers enjoy the sights, sounds and food at the annual North Carolina Apple Festival in downtown Hendersonville.
Community
4 weeks ago
Photos: Apple Festival fills downtown Hendersonville

Festivalgoers, vendors, food and live music fill downtown Hendersonville during the annual event

Local
4 weeks ago
What’s on the 2026 Buncombe County ballot besides candidates?

Here’s a look at the five ballot questions voters will see in November, including property taxes, income taxes, voter ID and county bonds

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