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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.

Historical roadside marker for Felix Walker, Revolutionary War officer and congressman, with county history text in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Asheville History
3 months ago
This Buncombe County figure helped give America the word ‘bunk’

Felix Walker’s Revolutionary War background and early Asheville-area political role helped inspire a phrase still used more than 200 years later

Night city skyline at night with colorful fireworks bursting above buildings; green and white bursts over the skyline and streetlights below.
Local
3 months ago
Asheville’s July 4 event features fireworks, live music, road closures

Classic cars, dock diving dogs and local marketplace part of South Slope festivities

Local
3 months ago
Buncombe County invites public to learn about elections before November 2026 vote

Residents can meet Elections Director Corinne Duncan, learn about becoming a poll observer and apply for a key elections position before the Nov. 3, 2026, general election

Sliced watermelon topped with crumbled feta, fresh mint, and cracked pepper on a white plate.
Food & Drink
3 months ago
Skip the heat: Easy Fourth of July recipes for a no-stress cookout

From no-cook salads to grill-ready favorites, here are crowd-pleasing dishes that won’t overheat your kitchen

A section of Green River Cove Road in Polk County remains heavily damaged following Tropical Storm Helene, with washouts and slope failures visible along the roadway as crews begin long-term reconstruction efforts.
Local
3 months ago
Permanent repairs begin on Helene-damaged Green River Cove Road in Polk County

NCDOT begins $23.2 million reconstruction project following catastrophic storm damage; full completion expected in 2029

Charles Donald Wilson
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Patrons restrain armed man at Black Mountain restaurant, police say

The 76-year-old suspect is charged after allegedly threatening people inside the Trailhead Restaurant and returning with a firearm

Fireworks explode in a dark sky, white streaks crisscrossing with red and green sparks and smoke.
Local
3 months ago
Buncombe, Asheville fire officials share July 4 fireworks safety tips

North Carolina Forest Service join local officials in reminding Asheville area residents that many fireworks are illegal and can spark fires

Planning and Urban Design Director Steph Monson Dahl
Local
3 months ago
Longtime Asheville planning leader Steph Monson Dahl retiring in August

City officials praise her role in post-Helene recovery planning and community engagement

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Death in Riceville house fire ruled homicide, investigators say

Preliminary autopsy results led detectives to open a criminal investigation after a man was found dead during a June 30 fire

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Asheville teen shot in Hendersonville fast-food parking lot

Police say 15-year-old was shot late Tuesday night; no arrests have been made

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