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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.

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

Fingerprint analysis confirms identity of suspect, who used multiple aliases

Local
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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

Local
1 week 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
1 week ago
Earthquakes shake Dillsboro area

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

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Buncombe County detective hit, dragged during investigation

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

Local
1 week ago
Fire danger high across Asheville area amid drought conditions

Officials urge residents to avoid burning as wildfire risk increases in western counties

Community
1 week ago
Asheville artists want to turn milk jugs into community art

Five Points neighbors invite residents to help build towering corn sculpture

Arts & Culture
1 week ago
Asheville council considers holding Parkside for arts facility

Proposal aims to engage local neighborhoods before any final decisions are made