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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.

Justin Thomas Baker
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Georgia man charged in Asheville jewelry store heist

Suspect remains at large as investigators also search for second person in March break-in

Group of protesters on steps holding a large 'ABOLISH ICE' banner and a sign reading 'Is it fascism yet?'.
Local
2 months ago
May Day protesters rally in downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park

“Workers Over Billionaires” event draws crowds, coincides with statewide teacher protests

Graphic titled Weather Highlights for May 1–2 in the Carolinas and Georgia; three panels labeled Friday, Friday Night, and Saturday showing weather maps with rain and fronts.
Local
2 months ago
Rain, cooler temperatures move into Asheville area this weekend

Showers likely Saturday, with frost and near-freezing temps possible in higher elevations

Mission Hospital
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
AdventHealth appeals state approval of 95 new beds for Mission Hospital

Dispute over North Carolina CON decision intensifies debate over capacity, safety and regional care needs

Local
2 months ago
NC Rep. Chuck Edwards under House Ethics investigation, reports say

CNN says inquiry tied to alleged sexual harassment; details remain unclear

Aerial view of a baseball field with a bold white 'GRASS ROUTES' graphic overlay across the infield and stands.
Local
2 months ago
‘Grass Routes’ kicks off season in Asheville

MLB Network docuseries highlights Asheville’s tourism appeal, downtown culture and Tourists baseball experience

Group of firefighters outside a row of blue storage units; a man in uniform holds a black-and-tan dog, while a red fire truck is parked in the background.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Asheville firefighters rescue puppy locked inside car

Dog named Peter safely reunited with owner after trapping himself inside vehicle

Public parking sign and stone office building at 52 Coxe Avenue, with a tree-lined foreground and a blue sky.
Housing
2 months ago
Asheville OKs zoning change for 203-unit housing project

Coxe Avenue development would bring mixed-use building, retail and parking to downtown site

Asheville police seized about 16.865 pounds of suspected fentanyl and cocaine, along with an additional 0.86 pounds of pressed fentanyl in a recent arrest.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Asheville man charged after record fentanyl seizure

Police say Tip411 tip helped uncover large-scale drug operation

Community
2 months ago
At YWCA Asheville, empowerment starts with connection

Classes, conversations and community support help women and families move forward

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