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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
2 hurt in West Asheville robbery, assault

Police say the assault started as a verbal argument between two men inside the business on Smokey Park Highway

Local
9 months ago
Pet Connection: Lunch Money

A sweet, cuddly pup named Lunch Money is looking for a forever home

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
21-year-old man accused of killing father in Yancey County

The incident happened early Tuesday morning in the Ferguson Hill area

Entertainment
9 months ago
Summer returns to NC Arboretum with trail access, live music

Live music, food trucks and hiking highlight summer at the NC Arboretum in Asheville

Local
9 months ago
Weinert appointed chair as new election board takes office

Members of the Buncombe County Board of Elections were sworn in Tuesday to begin a new two-year term overseeing the administration of local elections.

Business
9 months ago
Meet Meg Montgomery, Black Mountain butcher boss

Meg Montgomery leads a team that embraces whole-animal butchery, prioritizes local sourcing, and trains the next generation of butchers.

Local
9 months ago
Haywood Road to get bike lanes, pedestrian upgrades in $7M project

Resurfacing project includes bicycle and pedestrian upgrades

Local
9 months ago
Lake Lure reaches milestone in Helene recovery efforts

While dredging and removal work is now complete at Rumbling Bald, cleanup continues at other locations around Lake Lure

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
1953 Jeep among items stolen in Rutherford County burglary

A rare 1953 Willys Jeep and a 2012 Yamaha dual sport motorcycle, were taken sometime between July 13 and July 17

Arts & Culture
9 months ago
Artist prepares new sculpture for Asheville’s Urban Trail

The artwork will be installed in front of the historic S&W Building in downtown Asheville