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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
NCDOT to put all-way stop at Aiken and New Stock roads in Buncombe County

Updated traffic pattern expected to cut serious injury crashes by more than 90 percent

Business
3 months ago
Eaton to add 300 jobs in Buncombe County expansion

Growth at Arden and Avery Creek sites driven by demand for electrical equipment

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Former Buncombe pretrial official indicted in obstruction case

Investigation tied to supervision of suspect in fatal multi-county rampage

Local
3 months ago
Asheville roundtable targets federal plan affecting protected forests

MountainTrue, Sierra Club among groups urging public comment on Roadless Rule changes

Local
3 months ago
Forest Service overhaul could impact Asheville research hubs

No closures announced, but consolidation plan may shift roles at Southern Research Station

Local
3 months ago
Easter traditions come alive at Asheville basilica

Families gather for Holy Saturday blessing of baskets rooted in Eastern European customs

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Human remains found in Pisgah National Forest

Buncombe County deputies say remains were discovered by hunters in remote area near Yancey County line

Black bass fishing generates billions of dollars in economic activity across North Carolina, far outpacing other inland species, according to a 2025 report from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Local
3 months ago
Black bass fishing fuels $2.6B impact in North Carolina

State report finds bass most popular catch, outpacing Mountain trout and other inland species

Local
3 months ago
Tourists rally late to beat Emperors 4-3 in season opener

Nunez delivers clutch double as Asheville erases late deficit

Local
3 months ago
Warm, springlike weather for Easter — but don’t forget the umbrella

Mild temperatures give way to cooler air and possible frost early next week in Asheville area

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