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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.

FEMA center Asheville Mall
Local
2 years ago
Don’t miss the Jan. 7 deadline to apply for FEMA help

The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is just days away

Winter emergency car kit
Local
2 years ago
Winter emergency kit: What should you keep in your car?

Having the right items in your vehicle during the winter can be essential for safety and comfort

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Christmas Eve shooter targets occupied vehicle

The shooting happened about 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, in the Rose Hill Road area of the Reynolds community

Local
2 years ago
$100 billion in disaster relief in government spending bill

The money comes after Tropical Storm Helene hit Western North Carolina in late September, devastating the Asheville area.

Local
2 years ago
After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, Gov. Cooper focuses on wins

N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper is wrapping up 24 consecutive years in statewide office — the first 16 as attorney general

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Biden commutes death sentence of Asheville murderer

President Joe Biden has commuted the death sentence of Richard Allen Jackson, who killed Karen Styles in 1994.

Metro holiday cocktails
Local
2 years ago
Set the tone for the holidays with this beloved seasonal beverage

Many celebrants would insist no holiday season get-together is complete without eggnog

news
2 years ago
Christmas in WNC: No snow in the forecast

Looks like Christmas is going to be warm and sunny.

Metro Santa and his sleigh
Local
2 years ago
Where’s Santa Claus? Radar shows him getting closer to Asheville

Check out this story to follow Santa’s journey!

news
2 years ago
Fletcher man killed by deputy; daughter found safe

A Fletcher man who was last seen earlier this month with his daughter was shot and killed Friday, Dec. 20, in Haywood County.