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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.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Dead bird at Lake Julian Park tests positive for avian flu

Preliminary tests show a bird at Lake Julian Park had avian influenza H5N1

Local
2 years ago
Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained, North Fork Fire still burning

Crooked Creek Fire was caused by a fallen powerline, emergency officials said.

news
2 years ago
City Council amends Asheville flood protection ordinance

Changes could include stricter building codes, enhanced stormwater requirements or updated flood zone maps.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man with multiple warrants arrested in Buncombe County

Antonne Dewillard Smith Jr. was arrested at a house on Asheville’s Blanton Street

Local
2 years ago
Crooked Creek Fire burns 220 acres, evacuations lifted

No injuries or fatalities have been reported in the Crooked Creek Fire.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
91-year-old Asheville man guilty of misdemeanor sexual battery

Shi Ying Kuai was accused of assaulting a woman during an acupuncture treatment at his home office.

Local
2 years ago
FEMA closes Disaster Recovery Center at Asheville Mall, opens 2 others

According to FEMA reports, officials have so far approved $328 million for 147,000-plus households and individuals beginning their recovery.

Local
2 years ago
Crooked Creek Fire grows to 200 acres, 5% contained

Gusty winds are pushing the fire, making it difficult to control.

Local
2 years ago
What Trump’s funding freeze could mean for Asheville area

An ordered funding freeze for federal grants and loans could impact North Carolina residents

Business
2 years ago
Pratt & Whitney to expand operations, add 325 jobs in Asheville

The company’s expansion project will create 325 jobs and include an additional investment of $285 million in Asheville