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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.

Gov. Josh Stein
Local
10 months ago
Gov. Stein seeks $13.5B in federal aid for Helene recovery

Governor, WNC leaders press Trump administration, Congress to boost storm funding

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
‘This is torture. This is murder’: Prosecutors make final plea in infant death trial

Defense insists state failed to prove case against father accused in death of 12-week-old Riley Stephenson

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Detective describes investigation, interviews in Asheville baby’s death

Detective describes inconsistencies, forensic evidence and mother’s evolving account of alleged assaults

Local
10 months ago
Another $64.2M in FEMA funding headed to Asheville, other mountain towns

Federal aid supports water stabilization, landslide prevention and utility repairs

Community
10 months ago
Food Lion, food banks mark Helene anniversary with free grocery event

Food Lion Feeds, MANNA and Second Harvest honor community with fresh produce and pantry staples in Fletcher on Sept. 25

Education
10 months ago
Asheville Butterfly Trail adds Summer Azure Station at Beaver Lake

Dedication highlights role of butterflies in sustaining local bird populations

Local
10 months ago
Buncombe commissioners boost school funds, expand park land

Board also adopts property appraisal values, proclaims October as national Manufacturing Month

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Pathologist: Infant’s death caused by injuries, malnutrition, pneumonia

Autopsy reveals injuries in various stages of healing, highlighting ongoing neglect and abuse in Asheville baby’s death

Local
10 months ago
Asheville’s Gateway Park redesigned to withstand storms

Project blends flood-resilient engineering with ecological restoration to protect riverside community space

Local
10 months ago
Blue Ridge Parkway repairs restore access to Mount Mitchell

Park officials urge caution as work continues and services are limited