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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
Buncombe County man gets 9-13 years in fentanyl case

Cameron Antonio Jefferies pleading guilty to multiple drug charges, including trafficking fentanyl

Local
1 year ago
Pet Connection: Alphonse

Alphonse, a 3-year-old mixed-breed dog, is looking for his forever home through the Asheville Humane Society.

Local
1 year ago
NWS: Damaging winds, heavy rain threaten region this afternoon

Some storms may produce torrential rainfall, with localized amounts exceeding 2 inches in the Asheville area.

Local
1 year ago
Goodwill fire rekindles briefly as officials probe cause

A report from West Buncombe Assistant Chief Jared Gudger said 207,900 gallons of water was shuttled by tankers to the scene.

Business
1 year ago
Gov. Stein visits Clyde, touts downtown revitalization efforts

“Western North Carolina is open for business.” — Gov. Josh Stein

Local
1 year ago
1 dead, 3 rescued in separate Pisgah Forest incidents

Burke County search and rescue teams responded to three separate emergencies across Pisgah National Forest in a 24-hour period

Business
1 year ago
Hearing set for proposed 51-acre mine in Bakersville

Horizon 30 has submitted application No. 61-22 to operate Carter Quarry, a construction aggregate mine that would span 50.8 acres with a proposed excavation depth of 550 feet

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Traffic stop turns into pursuit, ends in arrest on Patton Avenue

A Burnsville man was arrested Monday afternoon after fleeing a traffic stop in Asheville, striking two vehicles and leading troopers on a brief pursuit

Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Strong storm moving through Buncombe County

Western North Carolina is in for a sweltering stretch of weather this week, with high temperatures and daily chances of strong to severe thunderstorms

Business
1 year ago
Asheville Goodwill to reopen today after warehouse fire

The Goodwill on Patton Avenue in Asheville plans to reopen Tuesday, one day after a fire destroyed a warehouse behind the main facility.