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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.

Educational Garden Project
Local
1 month ago
Garden camp in Asheville blends play, planting and purpose

The Educational Garden Project offers children outdoor learning, animal care and farm-to-table cooking experiences

Odyssey ClayWorks
Local
1 month ago
Odyssey ClayWorks brings art, education to Asheville community

Pottery studio offers classes, summer camps and programs for veterans and recovery participants

Epstein Asheville documents
Local
1 month ago
Asheville appears more than 100 times in Epstein files

Documents include financial records, FBI briefings and redacted references to alleged local victims

Business
1 month ago
Costco’s withdrawal roils Asheville, spurs regional recruitment efforts

Officials in Canton and Henderson County publicly invite retail giant to consider new sites

Southeastern Container will invest $31 million to modernize and expand its headquarters and manufacturing operations in Buncombe County, adding 12 jobs and increasing production capacity at its Enka-Candler facility, company and local officials announced Thursday.
Business
1 month ago
Southeastern Container to invest $31M in Buncombe expansion

Enka-based manufacturer to add 12 jobs, boost production capacity and modernize facility

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Woman charged in fatal West Asheville motorcycle crash

Motorcyclist killed after collision at New Leicester Highway and Eliada Home Road

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Deputy hurt in crash while responding to call in Barnardsville

Buncombe County deputy taken to Mission Hospital with minor injuries after patrol vehicle hits tree

Local
1 month ago
Gusty storms sweep across Western North Carolina

Line of showers and isolated thunderstorms brings strong winds to Asheville and surrounding aeas

Business
1 month ago
Costco withdraws Enka-Candler development proposal

Retailer pulls application for 160,000-square-foot warehouse; city officials say discussions could continue

George Stanley Conrad III
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Pisgah Forest man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor

Hendersonville police say no known local victims; suspect jailed without bond

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