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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
3 months ago
Asheville area braces for near-record April heat

Temperatures 20 degrees above normal expected before sharp cooldown and possible frost early next week

Smoldering fire activity on the Cold Springs Fire (Photo credit: U.S. Forest Service/Jamie Arjona)
Local
3 months ago
Crews make progress on Asheville area wildfires, but danger persists

Cole Gap Fire reaches 80% containment as crews monitor multiple incidents fueled by Helene debris

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Asheville council to review $1.1M grant for police intelligence hub

Project sparks debate over public safety benefits and privacy implications

Local
3 months ago
Seeing bees in your yard? NC officials say don’t panic

Ground-nesting native species are short-lived, non-aggressive and vital to Asheville area ecosystems

Local
3 months ago
Asheville Tourists rename ballpark HomeTrust Park

Rebranding begins immediately across stadium and team platforms

Asheville's 828 News NOWNewspapers.comThe Asheville Citizen-Times reported on the killing of Virginia Olson.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Beneath the Blue Ridge: Revisiting Asheville’s Virginia Olson cold case

More than 50 years after her killing, the case of Virginia “Ginger” Olson remains one of Asheville’s enduring mysteries. This series revisits what is known and what still isn’t.

Local
3 months ago
ART adjusts routes amid I-26 ramp closures

Bus stop at Hill Street and Riverside Drive to be discontinued

Local
3 months ago
Early-season heat wave to build across Asheville area

Temperatures could approach 90 degrees as dry conditions raise fire concerns

Local
3 months ago
Long commutes drive toll lane discussion for I-40 expansion

Express lanes proposed as answer to congestion west of Asheville

Local
3 months ago
I-26 Connector ramp closures set to begin April 16

Closures at Riverside Drive, Hill Street and Patton Avenue ramps aim to advance ongoing construction work

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