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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
Burnt Mountain Trail to be closed for about 2 months

Burnt Mountain Trail in DuPont State Recreational Forest will be closed to all visitors while improvements are made to the entire trail

Local
1 year ago
Tourists hiring event set as home opener looms

The Tourists’ home opener is set for April 8

Buncombe County Judicial Complex
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Woman found guilty of Leicester barn burnings

Ashley Debra Neal, 30, has been found guilty by a jury on multiple counts related to a series of arsons in November 2021.

In addition to offering True Metal Supply’s full range of metal roofing and siding products -- along with a showroom -- the new facility in Asheville will also introduce an expanded product line. (Photo credit: True Metal Supply)
Business
1 year ago
True Metal Supply opens manufacturing facility, showroom in Asheville

The Asheville facility will boost production capacity, ensuring quicker lead times and more efficient logistics for customers in surrounding areas

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer and Black Mountain native, dies at 88

Roberta Flack’s intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s.

Local
1 year ago
Fire danger high across Western North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Be extra careful when burning outside this week. Fire danger […]

Local
1 year ago
828newsNOW launches morning news podcast

Every weekday morning, the 828 news crew will bring you the latest headlines, developing stories, things to do and more.

Local
1 year ago
Canton License Plate Agency closed indefinitely, another operator sought

The License Plate Agency in Canton has been closed until a new contractor

Local
1 year ago
828 roundup: Federal firings, protests, Helene book and more

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from 828newsNOW this week.

Protesters gathered in front of the Veach-Baley Federal Building at noon Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.
Local
1 year ago
Protest gather in Asheville, rail against federal firings

Protesters, angered by the recent firings of thousands of federal employees, gathered in front of the Veach-Baley Federal Building