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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.

North Carolina Drought Map
Local
1 month ago
Drought tightens grip on Asheville, Buncombe County

Asheville records 12th driest January on record; forecasters eye weekend rain

Jenkins Valley Road
Local
1 month ago
New property values on the way for Buncombe homeowners

County launches 2026 reappraisal process delayed by Tropical Storm Helene

“Black Stories in Census Tract 2” explores the social, cultural and historical impact of the Stumptown, Hill Street and South Montford communities.
Community
1 month ago
Exhibit highlights legacy of Asheville’s historic Black neighborhoods

‘Black Stories in Census Tract 2’ honors Stumptown, Hill Street and South Montford through oral histories and multimedia storytelling

Lexington Avenue Project
Local
1 month ago
North Lexington Avenue sidewalks set for full replacement

Public invited to weigh in as city of Asheville plans upgrades to meet ADA standards

Encompass Farm
Local
1 month ago
Asheville area farms spotlighted during CSA Month

March 12 fair to highlight produce, meat and flower shares available in Buncombe County

Billy Lee Smith
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Escapee who forced woman to drive to Asheville gets 33-43 years

Jury convicts habitual felon in 2024 kidnapping that ended in Buncombe County woods

Terrence Antonio Lucas
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Asheville man to spend more than decade in prison in trafficking cases

Judge imposes consecutive sentences and $1.25 million in fines following two investigations

Local
1 month ago
America250 event at Pack Library digs into Western North Carolina’s story

Daylong program in Asheville features historians, film screening and live readings focused on North Carolina’s past

Local
1 month ago
Buncombe commissioners OK tennis court project, FEMA funds

Nearly $1.4 million in FEMA money will help local agencies; lottery funds cover most of $1.5M school project

Local
1 month ago
Near-record heat possible Friday in Asheville area

Rain likely late week, with colder temperatures and wintry mix this weekend

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