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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
Thrift store event brings art, crafts and furry friends to Asheville

Asheville Humane Society invites the community to meet adoptable pets and enjoy face painting, snacks, and a scavenger hunt at Luck of the Paws

Business
3 months ago
Spring lawn season begins across Asheville area

Grass seed, fertilizer among most popular items at local hardware stores

Voters could be asked to approve a bond proposal to fund new and improved green spaces, including parks, trails and other public outdoor areas, aimed at expanding recreation and conservation opportunities across the community.
Local
3 months ago
Buncombe County closes on Deaverview Mountain land

342-acre property to become largest park in county system; design phase expected to begin this summer

Local
3 months ago
Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smokies top national park visits

Despite 43-day partial shutdown, 26 parks set records in 2025, National Park Service says

Garland William Kuykendall Jr.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Guilty plea gets Asheville man 30 years for killing

Garland Kuykendall Jr., 57, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in March 2024 shooting at Compass Point Village

Local
3 months ago
Late surge lifts Asheville City SC past Greenville in U.S. Open Cup

Bilow and Assane score in final minutes to seal historic 3-1 win for the Blues

Local
4 months ago
2 tornadoes confirmed in Madison County after March 16 storms

EF-0 twisters near Mars Hill damage trees but cause no injuries in Western North Carolina

Local
4 months ago
Drivers face months-long closure on Davidson Road in Swannanoa

Detours planned as NCDOT replaces bridge over Swannanoa River

Local
4 months ago
How Asheville residents can help birds during spring migration

‘Lights Out’ campaign highlights simple steps to reduce deadly light pollution

Local
4 months ago
Buncombe commissioners review reappraisals, fire tax proposal

Board also approves bonds, mental health funding and conservation projects

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