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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
Man who fired gun in dispute over stolen dog gets prison time

A Buncombe County man will serve at least 6 years in custody after pleading guilty in firearm and drug case

Duke Energy crews were kept busy on May 8, 2024, after storms caused power outages throughout the region.
Local
1 year ago
Hundreds of Buncombe residents without electricity

As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, some 1,847 Duke Energy customers in Buncombe County were without electricity.

Local
1 year ago
NCDOT meeting set to discuss Transylvania County roundabout

A meeting has been set for NCDOT officials to discuss plans for a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 276 and Cascade Lake Road.

Local
1 year ago
Wildfire updates: Crews improve containment of WNC blazes

Rain this week could help firefighters battling blazes in Western North Carolina.

Local
1 year ago
Wet week ahead for Asheville area

Rain is expected on and off throughout the week

Local
1 year ago
Woman dies hours after meth arrest, Buncombe County officials say

Geneva Daniels, 57, was pronounced dead at Mission Hospital on Saturday, April 19.

Local
1 year ago
Wildfire burning north of Swannanoa

The North Carolina Wildfire Map shows the fire at 3 acres and 0 percent contained

Business
1 year ago
Ramp season at West Village Market

Nothing screams springtime more than ramps!

Local
1 year ago
DuPont announces temporary parking area closures

Several DuPont State Recreational Forest parking and access areas will be closed for maintenance.

Local
1 year ago
Recovery crews stay busy at Lake Lure

Crews are working to remove tons of sediment and debris that are clogging the once pristine mountain lake.