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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
1 year ago
Garden guide: Revitalize your flower gardens on a budget

These strategies can help anyone save some cash and still end up with attractive gardens and more.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man charged with attempted murder after domestic violence call

Deputies found two family members suffering from life-threatening stab wounds.

Local
1 year ago
Bee Rock Creek Fire grows to 300 acres

As of Wednesday evening, the fire had burned about 300 acres with 0 percent containment.

Local
1 year ago
Wildfires burning in McDowell, Madison counties

Emergency personnel are on the scene of a wildfire on Armstrong Creek Road off N.C. 226 A in Turkey Cove.

Local
1 year ago
Are you Real ID ready? Here’s what you need to know

Don’t have your Real ID? There are other acceptable forms of identification travelers may use

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
‘Not warranted,’ FEMA stops paying 100% for Helene recovery

Congressman Chuck Edwards said he was focusing on other ways to help WNC residents recover

Local
1 year ago
Wreck snarls traffic on New Leicester Highway

A second wreck in a matter of days closed New Leicester Highway on Friday

Local
1 year ago
Reminder: Roads going into Bat Cave, Gerton still closed

Some roads going into Bat Cave and Gerton are still closed

Local
1 year ago
Cooler temperatures, some rain likely over next few days

A Freeze Watch is in effect from Saturday night until 10 a.m. Sunday, April 13, for several WNC counties

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
17 Buncombe residents among more than 500 flu deaths in NC

So far this flu season, 17 Buncombe County residents have had influenza-associated deaths, county officials said.