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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
1 year ago
Crashes close Smokey Park Highway, I-40 ramp at Enka/Candler

Morning traffic backed up after highway shut down

Local
1 year ago
United Way of North Carolina awards $4M for Helene recovery in WNC

Funds target housing stabilization and community resilience after storm

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
63 NC water plants honored for outstanding quality

Division of Water Resources highlights facilities — including several in Western North Carolina — that surpassed federal and state requirements in 2024

Local
1 year ago
Hendersonville to host Mud Creek cleanup Sept. 20

City partners with Asheville GreenWorks to remove storm debris, improve local waterways

Local
1 year ago
Delayed harvest trout season opens Oct. 1 in Western North Carolina

Stocking locations may shift after Tropical Storm Helene

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Crime blotter: Asheville shooting suspect turns himself in

Law enforcement officers in WNC were busy this past week with shooting, abduction and drug investigations

Local
1 year ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 3 of high school football

Find out how your favorite teams fared

If you plan to head to the Mountain State Fair this weekend, keep an eye on the weather.
Local
1 year ago
Scattered rain, cooler air expected in Asheville area this weekend

Isolated storms, patchy fog, gusty winds and temperature drops forecast across mountains

Asheville History
1 year ago
Asheville’s Burton Street community celebrates legacy with fair

Family-friendly festival with live music, inflatables and 3-on-3 basketball tournament highlights Edward W. Pearson’s vision and neighborhood pride

Business
1 year ago
Asheville boutique set to debut fall line with music, fashion event

Vida by Vivian opening features Italian linens, live French guitar