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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.

Traffic backs up on Bowen Bridge after a crash Monday.
Local
3 months ago
Bowen Bridge crash snarls I-240 traffic in Asheville

Three of four westbound lanes closed near Patton Avenue

Asheville City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a plan to relocate the Asheville Police Department’s West Asheville resource center from Haywood Road to the Tanger Outlets on Brevard Road
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Asheville council to decide on new West Asheville police location

Tanger Outlets offers larger space, added security and renovated facility at no upfit cost to city

Asheville City Council is expected to consider an agreement Tuesday authorizing work on the Craven Street Bike and Pedestrian Bridge, a project aimed at improving connectivity across the French Broad River.
Local
3 months ago
Craven Street bike-pedestrian bridge moves to Asheville City Council

Bridge would run parallel to existing Craven Street crossing, improve multimodal access to River Arts District

Snow fell in the Asheville area Sunday.
Local
3 months ago
Snow chances, sharply colder air on the way to Asheville area

Snow chances increase Wednesday night, followed by bitter cold and hazardous wind chills

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Asheville sees drop in violent crime in 2025

Police report sharp declines in killings and traffic deaths, while property crime rises slightly

TJ Taormina and Melanie Wilkinson
Business
3 months ago
Mix 96.5 brings live and local energy to afternoon drive

New shows, same Mix: Good music, good mood all day

Sparky’s Toys & Gifts Miles Madonna spends the day surrounded by books, board games, puzzles and hands-on toys – an intentionally unplugged counterpoint to a childhood increasingly shaped by screens and subscriptions.
Arts & Culture
3 months ago
People at Work: Miles Madonna powers down in a plugged-in world

The Sparky’s Toys & Gifts guru embraces books, games and ownership over screens

Local
3 months ago
Flood warning, wind advisory issued for Asheville area

Minor flooding expected near Blantyre while gusty winds and snow affect higher elevations

Local
3 months ago
Crash closes lane on I-26 near Asheville

Left lane shut down near Haywood Road as crews work to clear highway

Business
3 months ago
Thermo Fisher to end operations at Weaverville site

The North Carolina Department of Commerce said the closure was expected to impact 421 employees

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