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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.

Local
2 years ago
Tombstone Tales: ‘Strong southern female voice’ buried in Asheville

Olive Tilford Dargan, known for her poetry and tales of North Carolina textile strikes, is buried in Green Hills Cemetery in Asheville

Local
2 years ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 5 of high school football

Here are the scores from Sept. 20, 2024, the second week of high school football in Western North Carolina.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Antique rifle barrel causes scare in Nebo

A suspicious package at the local post office caused officials to put Nebo Elementary School in a preventative lockdown

Local
2 years ago
Fall in the 828: Celebrating the season with fun, food and drink

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Whether you’re a local or just visiting, our 828 fall […]

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Veterans Healing Farm finds a home in Mills River

The 10.81-acre property includes a house and room for year-round workshops, agritherapy and community events

Local
2 years ago
Commission recap: Shelter beds and Enka rec project get boosts

Commissioners also honored Hispanic Heritage Month and the winner of this year’s election sticker contest, approved changes to the County’s health care plan and got an HHS Board update

Local
2 years ago
Buncombe County commissioners fire property assessor Miller

Eric Cregger has been named interim property assessor

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Lowe to take over as CEO of Mission Hospital

Officials call move a restructuring effort

Local
2 years ago
Grimes, Hill receive The Order of the Long Leaf Pine

The award is considered the highest award for state service granted by the Office of the Governor

Local
2 years ago
Construction begins on Swannanoa River Greenway

Once completed, the Swannanoa River Greenway will total 7.5 miles.