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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.

Local
10 months ago
Disabled vehicle backs up traffic on I-240 in Asheville

Right eastbound lane closed near Exit 3B; delays expected until 9 a.m.

Education
10 months ago
Asheville area school delays

See which schools are delaying the start of classes because of weather conditions

Business
10 months ago
Buncombe County gets $979K grant for Swannanoa sidewalks

Funding will repair and extend sidewalks in Beacon Village to improve safety and support local businesses

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Buncombe County man gets probation in child exploitation case

Investigators say a cyber tip sparked the probe into child sexual abuse material

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Brevard police officer injured after suspect steals patrol vehicle

I-26 eastbound briefly closed during pursuit

Local
10 months ago
Tiny Japanese beetle deployed to save Smokies’ hemlocks

Invasive hemlock woolly adelgid threatens forests, park biologists hope biocontrol offers long-term solution

Local
10 months ago
McDowell native Greg Holland on Royals Hall of Fame ballot

Former closer, all-star and World Series champion eligible for 2026 induction; fans invited to vote

Community
10 months ago
Controversy grows over Forest Service plans in Big Ivy

Public meeting scheduled Wednesday in Barnardsville to discuss Helene recovery efforts

Local
10 months ago
Blustery winds, snow expected in Western North Carolina

Winter weather advisory in effect for areas near Asheville from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning

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Local
10 months ago
Crashes shut down major highways in Henderson County

Road closures on U.S. 25 and I-26 cause heavy delays for drivers