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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.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
2 accused of using drugs with child in car arrested after missing court

Two people accused of using drugs with a child in the back seat of a vehicle have been arrested for failing to appear in court

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
California teen named suspect in McDowell High shooting hoax

Authorities believe a 16-year-old in Sacramento, California, made the calling warning of an active shooter at McDowell High last week

Local
2 years ago
Sessions set up to help farmers navigate Helene recovery process

One-day Agriculture Recovery Centers are planned to help North Carolina farmers recover from Helene damage.

Local
2 years ago
Democrats, voting groups: Bid to toss out NC ballots is an attack on democracy

The fight in the nation’s ninth most populous state over the Supreme Court seat is being considered in two court systems.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Crime blotter: Safecracker, peeping, explosion investigations

Here are some of the highlights, according to social media posts and news releases.

Local
2 years ago
828 roundup: Presidential visit, Rabbit Rabbit lawsuit

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from 828newsNOW this past week.

Local
2 years ago
Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ while visiting North Carolina

“FEMA has been a very big disappointment,” the Republican president said.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Asheville water tests mostly clean, report shows

Of flush samples from Asheville water customers, five showed detectable levels of lead, but only two exceeded the action level, city officials said.

Local
2 years ago
Traffic Alert: Swannanoa said to be Presidential visit location

If you plan to get out around midday Friday, maybe reconsider, because President Donald Trump’s planned visit is likely to snarl traffic.

Local
2 years ago
It has begun: 6 planets align, 7th to join the parade soon

Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune – are visible now. In late February, they will be joined by Mercury.