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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.

Smoke seen rising from Riverside Stump Dump
Local
3 months ago
Smoke blankets Riverside Drive area in Asheville

Smoke seen rising from Riverside Stump Dump; cause not yet confirmed

Local
3 months ago
Heavy rain, wind precede sharp cooldown in Asheville area

Cold front expected to bring blustery, near-normal winter temperatures by Sunday

Protesters march through downtown Asheville, N.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 8, during a demonstration opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), following reports of a fatal shooting involving an ICE agent in Minneapolis. (Photo credit: James Burns)
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Asheville joins nationwide protests over ICE shooting

Hundreds march downtown following fatal shooting of Minnesota woman

Local
3 months ago
Rain, wind and falling temperatures headed for Asheville area

Heavy rain likely Friday night into Saturday, with strong winds and cooler air Sunday

Local
3 months ago
Buncombe County adopts new formula for public school funding

Commissioners also hear reports on measles cases, tourism and a rezoning request

Business
3 months ago
Asheville planners delay vote on proposed Costco

Applicant seeks more time for site studies, design revisions

Local
3 months ago
Nolichucky River boat launch to be rebuilt

Forest Service set to rebuild Pisgah National Forest site damaged by Tropical Storm Helene

Local
3 months ago
I-26 lane closures near Weaverville to cause delays Wednesday

Intermittent closures planned at Monticello Road exit

Omar Mayorga, a Venezuelan broadcaster, has lived in the Asheville area for three years.
Local
3 months ago
Venezuela crisis reverberates in Asheville area

Broadcaster Omar Mayorga says the capture of Nicolás Maduro brings relief, fear and fragile hope for Venezuelans at home and abroad

Local
3 months ago
Crashes slow morning commute in Haywood and Buncombe counties

Westbound I-40 lanes closed near West Canton; NC-191 shoulder shut down near I-40 in Asheville

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