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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
2 years ago
Several inches of snow reported around Asheville

The snowfall may have tapered off, but the Asheville area remained sunny and cold Monday morning.

Local
2 years ago
Part of Patton Avenue to be closed Wednesday night

The closure is needed because of underground utility work

Local
2 years ago
Temperatures dropping, snow falling across mountains

The Asheville area could get snow to go along with the frigid temperatures

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Gov. Stein’s executive order protects women’s reproductive freedom, privacy

“I remain committed to doing everything in my power to protect women’s freedoms and their privacy.” — Gov. Josh Stein

Local
2 years ago
MISSING: A year later and no sign of Gabriel Crow

Gabriel Thor Crow was last seen on Starnes Cove Road near Yosemite Trail.

French Broad River
Local
2 years ago
Arctic air mass to send wind chills dangerously low

Get ready — an Arctic airmass and the chance for heavy snow are in the forecast

Housing
2 years ago
NC home insurance rates increasing about 15%

The North Carolina Rate Bureau, which represents insurance companies, was seeking a 42.2% overall average increase.

Local
2 years ago
Tombstone Tales: Asheville’s unidentified mummy man

Find out about the death of Sydney Lascelles or Charles H. Asquith — a bogus nobleman, notorious swindler and bigamist

Snow in the trees in West Asheville
Local
2 years ago
Prepare for frigid and wintry conditions, National Weather Service says

Expect temperatures to be about 20 degrees below normal next week

Crime scene police tape
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
2 people injured in drive-by shooting in Asheville

Asheville police are investigating two drive-by shootings that happened late Thursday night and early Friday morning.