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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
Warm weather, storm chances linger in Asheville

Warm and unsettled weather is expected to persist through Wednesday.

Local
11 months ago
Thousands remain powerless after overnight storms in Asheville area

Power outages began being reported by Duke Energy customers shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday.

Memorial to German prisoners of war buried in Asheville's Riverside Cemetery
Local
11 months ago
Tombstone Tales: How did German POWs come to be in Riverside Cemetery?

Eighteen German prisoners of war buried are buried in Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery.

9th Annual Strikeout Childhood Cancer Bowling event
Health & Wellness
11 months ago
Bowlers in Hendersonville raise thousands for childhood cancer research

A Strikeout Childhood Cancer Bowling event Thursday in Hendersonville raised more than $12,000.

Cloudy skies
Local
11 months ago
Severe storms possible in WNC this afternoon, overnight

The National Weather Service warns that strong storms may develop this afternoon.

FEMA center Asheville Mall
Housing
11 months ago
FEMA aid tops $445M for Asheville area’s Helene recovery

To date, FEMA has approved aid for 159,726 Asheville-area households

Downtown Asheville
Health & Wellness
11 months ago
Steps toward hope: NAMIWalks highlights mental health care

“Our goal is to meet people where they are — whether they’re in crisis or simply need someone to walk beside them.” — NAMI Executive Director Robin Payne said.

City of Asheville
Business
11 months ago
HUD OKs Asheville’s $225M Disaster Recovery Action Plan

HUD has approved the city’s plan for using $225 million in federal funding for Tropical Storm Helene disaster recovery. Now what?

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Break-in suspect found hiding in closet at scene

Michael Lynn Turnbough was arrested after being found hiding in a closet at the scene of a break-in.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Candler man convicted of 2nd-degree murder

Eric Jeron Wilson was accused of shooting Jeremy Greer in 2023.