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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
Weather warning issued for Buncombe, McDowell counties

The National Weather Service has upgraded the severe weather risk to a Level 2 “Slight Risk” across much of Western North Carolina

Local
10 months ago
Did you see it? Fireball spotted streaking across sky

Officials and residents across the southeastern United States reported sightings of a bright fireball streaking through the sky late Thursday morning.

North Carolina Arboretum Executive Director Drake Fowler and Vic Isley, president and CEO of Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County TDA, on Thursday announced the coming of an outdoor art exhibition by renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo.
Education
10 months ago
Curious trolls coming to Asheville to study … humans

A dozen trolls created by renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo are packing their bags for a winter visit to the North Carolina Arboretum.

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Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Shots fired into home with child inside; 20 casings found

This is the second gunfire incident in this neighborhood this month, Asheville police said

Local
10 months ago
Jurassic plates: Acrocanthosaurus roars onto NC roads

A specialty license plate featuring the skeleton of Acrocanthosaurus has met the NCDMV threshold to begin production.

Local
10 months ago
Water main break disrupts service in Asheville area

A water main break off Old Leicester Highway in the Woodfin Water District has disrupted service to homes and businesses.

Local
10 months ago
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for WNC counties

Most of Western North Carolina remains under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until midnight tonight.

Local
10 months ago
Storms, scorching heat expected across Western North Carolina

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are likely to develop Wednesday afternoon and evening in the Asheville area

Local
10 months ago
Pet Connection: Goober

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Goober is an energetic and affectionate boy looking for his […]

Local
10 months ago
Riverbend Park dog area opens as Asheville rebuilds after Helene

The temporary park offers a safe, off-leash, fenced-in space for the city’s canine residents and their human companions