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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 Christian Academy donates $300K for Helene home repairs

Funding will support about 10 projects for low-income families in Swannanoa

Andrew Lunceford, a recent Level Up: Core Construction graduate, operates a saw in Blue Ridge Community College's Spearman Building. (Photo credit: Blue Ridge Community College/Benjamin Rickert)
Education
3 months ago
Free summer program trains next generation of builders

Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock targets workforce gaps with hands-on courses

Local
3 months ago
Grasshoppers edge Tourists 4-3 in 11 innings

Greensboro loads bases, draws walk-off win at home

Housing
3 months ago
Homelessness climbs again in Asheville, Buncombe County

Officials cite Helene, housing shortages in 2026 count

Site work underway off Smokey Park Highway near Brookside Circle.
Business
3 months ago
West Asheville growth drives push for more shopping options

City discussions with Costco and ongoing projects signal shifting retail landscape in Enka/Candler area

Local
3 months ago
Asheville outlasts Greensboro 8-7 in slugfest

Five home runs highlight back-and-forth game as Tourists even series

Local
3 months ago
Crews work to contain Looking Glass Fire in Pisgah National Forest

Downed powerline sparks 30-acre blaze; closures and smoke impact continue

Local
3 months ago
Grasshoppers edge Tourists 1-0 in pitchers’ duel

Solo home run in seventh inning lifts Greensboro past Asheville in series opener

Local
3 months ago
Looking Glass Fire in Pisgah National Forest reaches 30 acres

Firefighters achieve 15% containment; trails and roads closed for safety

Local
3 months ago
Looking Glass Fire prompts trail, road closures in Transylvania County

Fire fueled by downed trees from Tropical Storm Helene; exact size unknown

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