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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
3 injured in late-night shootings, Asheville police say

Investigators say a red Hyundai sedan was linked to incidents on Livingston Street and Deaverview Road

Morning fog seen from from the fifth floor window of the Buncombe County Courthouse
Local
10 months ago
Fall arrives in Western North Carolina, but summer heat lingers

Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected through midweek; first freeze typically around Oct. 21

Business
10 months ago
Local homebuilder featured on ‘Build Across America’ series

Alair Homes–Red Tree’s Brandon Bryant showcases climate-resilient, wellness-focused homes in Western North Carolina

Local
10 months ago
Volunteers needed on Blue Ridge Parkway on Sept. 27

National Public Lands Day coincides with storm anniversary as park pushes recovery efforts

Local
10 months ago
Asheville seeks public input on Helene Recovery Plan

Draft outlines 114 projects across Buncombe County to rebuild, restore and prepare for disasters

Business
10 months ago
Mission Hospital celebrates decade of LVAD care

Concert pianist among patients whose lives were extended by heart pump program

Local
10 months ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 5 of high school football

Find out how your favorite Asheville area team fared

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Jury convicts Asheville father in 12-week-old’s death

Nickolas Stephenson receives 27 to 34 years after jury convicts him of second-degree murder, child abuse

Local
10 months ago
Flood advisory issued for Buncombe County after heavy rainfall

Asheville, Woodfin, Leicester among communities under advisory

Local
10 months ago
Gov. Stein announces $86M for water projects in Helene recovery

Projects in Haywood, Buncombe, Madison, Burke and Caldwell counties aim to guard against future storms