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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.

Asheville Regional Airport
Local
10 months ago
Travelers report ‘chaos’ at Asheville Regional Airport

Travelers are reporting problems this morning at Asheville Regional Airport.

Local
10 months ago
New Leicester Highway closed because of crash

All four lanes are closed near Mount Carmel Road, according to the NCDOT

Local
10 months ago
Dems look to turn WNC protests into ballot-box power

Local political science professor predicts more protests and a Democratic surge in the 2026 election cycle.

Local
10 months ago
Pet Connection: Walt

Walt is a sweet senior looking for a forever home.

Local
10 months ago
Power outage affects hundreds in western Buncombe County

A power outage that began early Wednesday morning is affecting hundreds of customers in the Candler and Enka communities

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Detention officer fired after DWI, open container charges

According to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, Detention Officer Tauqullia King was charged on June 13.

Local
10 months ago
Activists rally tonight in Hendersonville to oppose ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Grassroots organizers across North Carolina will hold coordinated vigils at 6 p.m. Tuesday, urging U.S. Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd

Local
10 months ago
Crash closes stretch of I-26 East near Brevard Road near Asheville

A vehicle crash has closed a section of Interstate 26 East in Buncombe County, backing up traffic.

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Body found near Hemphill property in Black Mountain

Police said the death appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no known threat to the public.

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Buncombe, Asheville to get more than $3M from opioid settlement

The estimated payout for Buncombe County is $3.1 million, while the city of Asheville is expected to get almost $300,000.