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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.

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Police seek third suspect in downtown Asheville shooting

Nine people were injured in March 8 incident on Lexington Avenue

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Asheville police open new West Asheville resource center

Brevard Road location expands in-person services while Haywood Road site remains open

Local
3 months ago
Asheville council OKs rate hikes for water, stormwater, sanitation

Officials cite rising costs, storm recovery and infrastructure needs behind increases

John Anthony Quinn
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Fugitive in $1.3M armored car theft identified after death in Asheville

Fingerprint analysis confirms identity of suspect, who used multiple aliases

Local
3 months ago
U.S. 64 into Bat Cave to reopen Saturday ahead of schedule

Temporary traffic pattern in place as crews finish repairs from Tropical Storm Helene

Sabrina Hill, founder of Spice Witch, has advanced to the semifinals of The UPS Store Small Biz Challenge, a nationwide competition that drew nearly 6,000 applicants.
Food & Drink
3 months ago
A little heat, a lot of hustle: Asheville spice maker eyes national prize

Spice Witch founder Sabrina Hill among nine semifinalists vying for $25,000 prize

Reems Creek Fire Chief Chris Dorsey
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Procession honors Buncombe fire chief Chris Dorsey

Procession along I-40 to honor Reems Creek chief, who served more than a decade with county EMS, multiple fire departments

Opinion
3 months ago
Asheville, we’re listening: have your say on 828newsNOW

Opinions on 828newsNOW aims to provide a place for discussion and debate. A space where every perspective has a place in the conversation.

Local
3 months ago
Earthquakes shake Dillsboro area

USGS reports magnitude 2.7 and 1.7 quakes near Macon-Jackson county line; no damage reported

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Buncombe County detective hit, dragged during investigation

Multi-county pursuit ends with crash and arrest, officials say

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