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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
11 months ago
Crash on I-40 near Candler snarls traffic

Wreck causes backups on side roads

Education
11 months ago
Study smarter, not harder: Tips for the new school ear

Learning how to study effectively is critical to academic success

Local
11 months ago
Stormy week: WNC faces rain, beaches flirt with Hurricane Erin

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms expected through Tuesday night, with potential for flash flooding

Local
11 months ago
Asheville area officials take flood recovery lessons to Texas

Meeting with local officials, they exchanged strategies for disaster preparedness and community resilience

Local
11 months ago
Firefighters weather storm, loss while renovating station

Flooding, tragedy delayed major remodeling project at Fairview Volunteer Fire Department

Community
11 months ago
Buzzing into action: Asheville’s pollinator classes return

Those seeking certification must complete all 12 classes and participate in an outreach event and a habitat project

Asheville is gearing up for its annual bike and pedestrian data collection.
Community
11 months ago
Asheville wants volunteers to track bike, pedestrian activity

Annual counts help guide transportation improvements and measure multimodal trends

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Weaverville man charged after deadly shooting

The victim was found at a home on Old NC 20 Highway

Arts & Culture
11 months ago
A feast for the senses: HarvestFest and more coming to WNC

Check out these upcoming bluegrass events, activities and seasonal tastings

Local
11 months ago
From Asheville to Charlotte, buses roll for Black Philanthropy Month

CircleUp Carolinas gathering spotlights growing impact of collective giving in Black communities