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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.

Business
1 year ago
A beginner’s guide to CBD, CBN and THC

Skyland Cannabis Company’s founder says about 75% of their edibles are locally made, sourcing from manufacturers within about a half-hour range.

Local
1 year ago
Several inches of snow reported around Asheville

The snowfall may have tapered off, but the Asheville area remained sunny and cold Monday morning.

Local
1 year ago
Part of Patton Avenue to be closed Wednesday night

The closure is needed because of underground utility work

Local
1 year ago
Temperatures dropping, snow falling across mountains

The Asheville area could get snow to go along with the frigid temperatures

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Gov. Stein’s executive order protects women’s reproductive freedom, privacy

“I remain committed to doing everything in my power to protect women’s freedoms and their privacy.” — Gov. Josh Stein

Local
1 year ago
MISSING: A year later and no sign of Gabriel Crow

Gabriel Thor Crow was last seen on Starnes Cove Road near Yosemite Trail.

French Broad River
Local
1 year ago
Arctic air mass to send wind chills dangerously low

Get ready — an Arctic airmass and the chance for heavy snow are in the forecast

Housing
1 year ago
NC home insurance rates increasing about 15%

The North Carolina Rate Bureau, which represents insurance companies, was seeking a 42.2% overall average increase.

Local
1 year ago
Tombstone Tales: Asheville’s unidentified mummy man

Find out about the death of Sydney Lascelles or Charles H. Asquith — a bogus nobleman, notorious swindler and bigamist

Snow in the trees in West Asheville
Local
1 year ago
Prepare for frigid and wintry conditions, National Weather Service says

Expect temperatures to be about 20 degrees below normal next week