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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.

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Local
1 month ago
Early voting tops 30,000 in Buncombe County ahead of primary election

Polls open at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at 80 county polling sites; voters must go to assigned locations and present photo ID

Local
1 month ago
Lakeview Putt and Play adds sixth week to popular summer camp

Arden program for ages 7-12 emphasizes outdoor play, mini golf and creative activities

NWS temperature change
Local
1 month ago
Asheville faces chilly start to the week

Spotty showers possible Monday and Tuesday; highs rebound into the 70s by midweek

Local
1 month ago
Early risers can catch rare blood moon before sunrise Tuesday

Find a clear western horizon to see the fleeting red moon before it sets at sunrise

Three weeks into his new life in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Jeremy Johnson is still discovering Asheville one trail, waterfall and customer at a time.
Business
1 month ago
People at Work: Jeremy Johnson finds new road, new trails in Asheville

Traveling O’Reilly Auto Parts store employee brings a love of mechanics and life on the move

Esther Manheimer and Kim Roney
Local
1 month ago
Manheimer, Roney face off in Asheville mayor’s race

Candidates highlight differing approaches to housing, recovery and city governance

Asheville City Hall
Local
1 month ago
Crowded Asheville City Council race heads to March 3 primary

Housing, recovery and budget concerns dominate campaign priorities

Courtney Booth, Katie Kurdys and Martin Moore
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Buncombe County DA race takes shape ahead of March primary

Three Democrats outline approaches to crime prevention, prosecution and reform as longtime district attorney retires

Local
1 month ago
Miller seeks third term as GOP race forms for Buncombe sheriff

Primary on March 3 will determine party nominees for November election

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
What to know about measles cases increasing in North Carolina

State health officials outline symptoms, risks and vaccine recommendations

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