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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
8 months ago
13th case of whooping cough confirmed in Haywood County

Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory disease that spreads through coughing or sneezing

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Former school board member arrested on child sex charges

The Only Hope founder was taken into custody in Henderson County after report of sexual assaults involving juveniles

Local
8 months ago
Heavy rain expected to give way to much cooler weekend

Another round of scattered to widespread storms could bring torrential rain, isolated flash flooding to the Asheville area Friday

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Man sentenced to more than 10 years in Buncombe child sex case

Christopher Lee Allison, 41, pleaded guilty to attempted statutory sex offense with a child under the age of 15

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Moore to run for DA, pledges focus on violent crime

The Buncombe County Commissioner pledges to focus the court system on the county’s most serious criminal offenses

Local
8 months ago
Fairview farmer Jamie Ager launches bid for Congress in NC-11

The 11th District includes Asheville and much of the surrounding region

Local
8 months ago
Sanders brings national ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour to Asheville

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders plans to speak in downtown Asheville on Sunday, Aug. 10

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Buncombe County fugitive found on parkway, now in custody

Ivers was wanted on active warrants for assault and drug possession and was also a suspect in a breaking and entering on Appian Way

Local
8 months ago
Drivers fume over traffic jams as Patton Avenue sidewalk project begins

The West Patton Avenue Sidewalk Project began this week, closing a lane on the eastbound side of Patton Avenue in front of a strip mall near KFC

Business
8 months ago
Panel to offer strategies for Asheville’s flood-prone business districts

The collaboration offers third-party recommendations to help Asheville build a more resilient future