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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.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Commissioners to hear report on 20 child deaths in Buncombe County

Report details the deaths of 20 children who lived in Buncombe County when they died in 2023.

Garden tools
Local
1 year ago
Garden guide: Essential tools for gardening

When working in the garden, having the right tools can make a big difference in terms of efficiency and ease.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Asheville mayor’s cameo in HCA storm ad sparks backlash

The 30-second advertisement celebrates the work of Mission Health employees in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene

Local
1 year ago
1 lane of I-240 closed near downtown Asheville

One eastbound lane of I-240 is closed at Exit 4-B, US 74 Alt (Patton Avenue)

Edible wildflowers
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Foraging for food: Wildflower salad

Wildflowers blooming across Western North Carolina, combined with other greens, can make for a fresh and vibrant salad.

Local
1 year ago
Garden guide: Mulch can protect plants from weeds, heat

These suppliers offer a range of mulch types and additional landscaping products

Local
1 year ago
Pet Connection: Toofer

Toofer is a gentle 6-year-old looking for her forever home.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Candler family gets new well … almost 7 months after Helene

Xylem Watermark, Hometown H2O and Water Well Trust put in a well for a Candler family on Tuesday.

A large metal sculpture depicting a man riding a wheeled pig or dog while carrying a six-shooter and a bouquet of flowers stands at the entrance to the Burton Street community's Peace Gardens & Market.
Local
1 year ago
Strangeville: Large metal man riding a pig-dog in West Asheville

The metal sculpture stands at the entrance to the Burton Street community’s Peace Gardens & Market.

Road Closed sign
Local
1 year ago
I-40 West in Asheville to be closed this weekend

The primary detour will route traffic onto I-240 West starting at Exit 53B.