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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
Don’t forget to sign up with new garbage hauler

FCC Environmental Services will soon be the hauler for residential garbage and recycling in unincorporated areas of Buncombe County

Local
2 years ago
Reparations, Coxe Ave. project, booze on council agenda

Asheville City Council will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday in Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall

Local
2 years ago
The 828 forecast for the upcoming week

Expect much warmer temperatures to return to the area next week.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Mission nurses’ strike vote happens this week

Nurses will vote over four days — starting Sunday, Aug. 25 — on whether to authorize union leaders to call a strike

Local
2 years ago
Essentials for the ultimate tailgate experience

Just about any locale can be a great place for fans to gather before seeing their favorite team play in person

Local
2 years ago
Wall Street climbing wall taken down

The city is getting the property ready for a new tenant

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Old Fort man faces numerous charges after pursuit

The man had 11 outstanding warrants for failure to appear

Local
2 years ago
Carrier Park’s new playground a place to slide, swing, explore

City officials announced Tuesday the new playground at Carrier Park had opened

Local
2 years ago
Commission recap: Short-term rental committee set

Here’s a look at what happened at the Buncombe County Board of Commissioner’s meeting Tuesday

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
3rd annual HarvestFest set for this weekend

Proceeds from the event that honors local farmers will go to the ASAP Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables program