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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 year ago
Henderson County VFW to honor missing in action from WWII

11 of Henderson County’s World War II Missing in Action servicemembers will be honored during a Wall of Honor ceremony

Local
1 year ago
Strong to severe storms possible tonight in Asheville area

A few showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and into tonight.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
2 sought in Buncombe County fraud investigation

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating two people wanted for questioning in a fraud case.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
2 arrested in separate incidents involving drugs in Asheville

Asheville police arrested two individuals while conducting crime prevention measures in West Asheville over the weekend

Local
1 year ago
Woman searches for angel who held her hand after crash

Sage Penland was driving on Riverside Drive in Asheville when she flipped her car.

Local
1 year ago
Gov. Stein pitches $891 million for more Tropical Storm Helene relief

Gov. Josh Stein has proposed an additional $891 million to help WNC rebuild from Tropical Storm Helene.

Buncombe County Parks and Recreation is preparing for the summer season as all five county pools -- including this one in Hominy Valley -- are scheduled to open Saturday, May 24.
Local
1 year ago
Buncombe County pools to open Memorial Day weekend

All five Buncombe County pools are set to open on Saturday, May 24.

Local
1 year ago
Warm weather, storm chances linger in Asheville

Warm and unsettled weather is expected to persist through Wednesday.

Local
1 year ago
Thousands remain powerless after overnight storms in Asheville area

Power outages began being reported by Duke Energy customers shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday.

Memorial to German prisoners of war buried in Asheville's Riverside Cemetery
Local
1 year ago
Tombstone Tales: How did German POWs come to be in Riverside Cemetery?

Eighteen German prisoners of war buried are buried in Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery.