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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
9 months ago
Pleasant weather forecast for July 4 festivities

The Independence Day holiday weekend is shaping up to be seasonably warm and mostly dry across the Asheville area

Local
9 months ago
‘Stronger than ever’: Old Fort mayor shares recovery update

The Old Fort Board of Aldermen has passed the town’s budget without raising property taxes, water rates or sewer rates for the coming year.

Entertainment
9 months ago
Music, patriotism take center stage in Brevard

This week at Brevard Music Center hear patriotic favorites, beloved orchestral works and performances by major guest artists.

Entertainment
9 months ago
What to do this weekend in the 828: July 4-6

Have plans for this weekend? If not, check out some of these events

Local
9 months ago
Debris removal tops 8 million cubic yards after Helene

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has cleared more than 8 million cubic yards of debris from WNC in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene

Local
9 months ago
Asheville closes Southside Center pool amid behavior issues

All previously scheduled programs — including water aerobics and teen pool parties — are also canceled

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Attempted rapist, drug trafficker sentenced in separate cases

The Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office announced two major convictions this week in unrelated drug trafficking and child sex abuse cases.

Local
9 months ago
Pet Connection: Coco

Coco i a 6-year-old Great Pyrenees weighing 120 pounds looking for a calm, loving home

Local
9 months ago
Overnight closure planned for I-26 westbound near Asheville

The closure is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. and continue through 6 a.m. Thursday

Local
9 months ago
Arboretum marks Founder’s Day with free admission, festivities

Looking for something fun to do today? Head to the North Carolina Arboretum