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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.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Possible human remains found in Rutherford County

Bone found on Poors Ford Road may be linked to missing person case from June

Education
9 months ago
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute listed for $30 million

Site built in 1963 includes more than 30 buildings, dorms, library, exhibits and dining facilities

Local
9 months ago
Leaf-peeping and stargazing top weekend forecast for WNC

Saturday offers the best weather for outdoor activities in the Asheville area before Sunday rain

Local
9 months ago
12 rehabilitated bear cubs released into North Carolina wild

The state’s pioneering cub rehabilitation program gives orphaned bears a second chance at life in the mountains and coastal plains

Business
9 months ago
Asheville City Council shelves downtown social district plan

Officials say proposal doesn’t align with post-Helene recovery goals or neighborhood quality-of-life priorities

Community
9 months ago
Marshall named key site in state’s flood recovery effort

New floodplain restoration project aims to safeguard homes and businesses hit by Helene

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
2 students hit by vehicle at Buncombe County bus stop

Driver returned to scene after brief departure; both students hospitalized with minor injuries, officials say

Community
9 months ago
Haunts, hayrides & fun: Your guide to Asheville’s spooky season

From haunted trolleys and ghost tours to family-friendly festivals and fall farm fun, WNC is alive with Halloween spirit

Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Asheville area optometrist weighs telehealth trade-offs

State optometry board moves to tighten rules as lawmakers, corporate telemedicine firms and doctors clash over standards

Health & Wellness
9 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