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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.

Bat Cave Fire and Rescue Chief Steve Freeman
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Bat Cave fire chief invited to State of the Union

Chief Steve Freeman to be recognized for leadership during Tropical Storm Helene recovery

Asheville City Soccer Club is inviting fans to gather March 1 at Olde London Road for a day of international match watch parties and club festivities tied to the SheBelieves Cup.
Local
1 month ago
Asheville City SC to host SheBelieves Cup watch party March 1

Olde London Road to serve as official gathering spot; club also seeks new in-stadium PA announcer

Local
1 month ago
Asheville Tourists eye April 21 opening day, tickets on sale today

Club unveils 2026 promotional schedule featuring fireworks, specialty jerseys and themed nights at newly renovated ballpark

Tuesday sunrise seen from Patton Avenue in Asheville
Local
1 month ago
Dry, gusty conditions elevate wildfire risk in Asheville area

Humidity drops into teens in parts of region; rain and possible storms arrive late week

Brandon Matthew Byford
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Man arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges in West Asheville

Police say suspect found with more than 45 grams of fentanyl after trespassing call at Pisgah View Apartments

school bus weather closures
Education
1 month ago
Icy roads prompt delays, closures for Asheville area schools

North Buncombe schools closed; several Western North Carolina districts shift to remote learning

Local
1 month ago
Early voting continues across Buncombe County despite wintry weather

More than 13,500 ballots cast as turnout outpaces recent primaries; all 11 sites open through Feb. 28

Local
1 month ago
FEMA dispute stalls Asheville-area infrastructure projects

State asks court to force reinstatement of $200 million resilience program for North Carolina communities

Local
1 month ago
Power outages reported across Asheville area amid bitter cold

Hundreds of outages reported near New Leicester Highway and Lake Lure

Local
1 month ago
Asheville seeks public input on French Broad, Azalea park rebuilds

Community workshop Feb. 28 to focus on Azalea area and French Broad River redesign after Helene flooding

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