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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.

Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel
Crime & Safety
4 days ago
Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel remains jailed in poisoning case

Bond hearing delayed until May 20 in case of Henderson County woman accused of poisoning daughter at Thanksgiving dinner

Asheville City Hall
Local
5 days ago
What to know about Asheville’s proposed city budget

The proposal includes a property tax increase, infrastructure repairs, employee raises and funding tied to Tropical Storm Helene recovery

Devan Living
Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Triple murder suspect denied bond in Tennessee extradition hearing

Devan Loving charged alongside 16-year-old Star Grant in Fairview deaths

Local
7 days ago
Tubing season returns, but recovery from Helene still shapes the flow

Operators across Asheville and surrounding waterways report steady demand but varied recovery paths heading into the summer season

Paved country road with a wooden fence, green fields, and distant hills under a bright blue sky and white clouds.
Local
7 days ago
Cades Cove 2026 vehicle-free days begin: What to know before you go

11-mile loop opens to bikes and pedestrians every Wednesday through Sept. 30

Local
1 week ago
Home repairs, housing projects, Flock technology top Asheville City Council agenda

Proposed shifts in Helene recovery funding could impact home repairs and water infrastructure projects

Three canned pantry items: Delallo chickpeas (garbanzo beans) on the left, Jif Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter in the center, and Green Valley Organics garbanzo beans on the right.
Local
1 week ago
One bag at a time: WNC residents asked to support Saturday food drive

Donations collected by mail carriers will help supply local pantries and meal sites through MANNA FoodBank

Group of people at a community repair cafe table with sewing machines, fabrics, and tools; the banner reads "WNC Repair Cafe" in the foreground.
Community
1 week ago
Don’t toss it — fix it: Repair cafe returns with free help for broken items

WNC Repair Cafe volunteers tackle everything from small engines to sewing repairs

Large tree branch rests on a wooden deck and the house, with wicker chairs and fallen leaves nearby.
Housing
1 week ago
Helene recovery sparks debate over Asheville housing priorities

Council members debate whether recovery funds should prioritize rebuilding damaged homes or constructing new affordable apartments

Zamar Vaequan Scott
Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Candler man faces multiple charges in armed robbery

Authorities say suspect was located, arrested during evening search warrant execution