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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.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Biden commutes death sentence of Asheville murderer

President Joe Biden has commuted the death sentence of Richard Allen Jackson, who killed Karen Styles in 1994.

Local
1 year ago
Set the tone for the holidays with this beloved seasonal beverage

Many celebrants would insist no holiday season get-together is complete without eggnog

news
1 year ago
Christmas in WNC: No snow in the forecast

Looks like Christmas is going to be warm and sunny.

Local
1 year ago
Where’s Santa Claus? Radar shows him getting closer to Asheville

Check out this story to follow Santa’s journey!

news
1 year ago
Fletcher man killed by deputy; daughter found safe

A Fletcher man who was last seen earlier this month with his daughter was shot and killed Friday, Dec. 20, in Haywood County.

Local
1 year ago
New slope failure will delay reopening of I-40

Another chunk of asphalt fell away from an eastbound lane of I-40 in the Pigeon River Gorge last, which will delay the reopening of the interstate.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
828 crime blotter: Camper theft, passing a school bus

Here are some of the highlights, according to social media posts and news releases.

Local
1 year ago
828 roundup: A shooting, a stabbing, flood-damaged parks

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

news
1 year ago
Attempted murder charges added in Candler shooting

More charges have been filed in a shooting that sent a woman to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

Winter weather
Local
1 year ago
Clouds, snow could make travel dicey later today

Be careful if you’re going to be out this afternoon or tonight