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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.

Arts & Culture
2 years ago
PHOTOS: Crowd gathers for Appalachian Folk Festival

The third annual Appalachian Folk Festival drew a crowd Saturday to the Allison Deaver House in Pisgah Forest.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Suspect sought in theft of trailer loaded with pet supplies

Police have a suspect in the theft of a trailer from Asheville Humane Society last weekend, but they need help locating him and the trailer.

Local
2 years ago
Clock ticking on talks to avert nurses’ strike at Mission Hospital

A nurses’ strike could be looming at Mission Hospital depending on the outcome of negotiations over the next few days.

Local
2 years ago
Abuse survivors will have more places to get help starting July 1

The PorchLight Project wants to give survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence access to a phone and a safe place to wait for help to arrive.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
$3,000 reward offered in BID vandalism cases

Community members have offered a reward for information leading to an arrest in two vehicle vandalisms related to the recently approved Business Improvement District in downtown Asheville.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man accused of taking motorcycle from side of interstate

MARION, N.C. (828newsNOW) — An Asheville man has been charged with stealing a motorcycle […]

Education
2 years ago
After 100 years, Stephens-Lee still lives in the hearts of its students

Preparing for next month’s centennial celebration, graduates recall the ‘Castle on the Hill’ and the teachers who made it so special.

Local
2 years ago
All lanes of I-40 in Pigeon River Gorge reopening

Crews have completed major operations at two spots on I-40 in the Pigeon River Gorge

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Two people injured in Atkinson Street shooting

Two people were injured in a shooting Saturday night on Atkinson Street, Asheville police said.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Scammers target owners of lost pets, asking for money

Don’t be so quick to hand over money to someone who claims to have found your missing pet, Buncombe County officials warn