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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.

Asheville City Hall
Local
4 months ago
Residents sound off on Asheville’s projected $30M budget shortfall

Public urges council to protect transit, pay living wages and avoid more property tax hikes

Business
4 months ago
Local, state leaders work to revive stalled Asheville Costco project

Council member Bo Hess says city has engaged state partners to revive 39-acre development proposal

Parking meter, downtown Asheville, N.C.
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Asheville warns of fake QR codes on parking meters

City says fraudulent stickers on Biltmore Avenue directed users to scam payment site

A map of the Asheville Metropolitan Sewer District Carrier Bridge Pump Station Replacement/Upgrade
Local
4 months ago
Blasting planned at Asheville’s Carrier Park

Traffic to be halted temporarily Tuesday afternoon as work on MSD’s Carrier Bridge Pump Station replacement project continues

Anna Marie Viruet-North
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Woodfin drug raid yields 5 pounds of meth, heroin and gun

Buncombe County deputies charge Tennessee woman after multi-agency investigation

Bat Cave Fire and Rescue Chief Steve Freeman
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Bat Cave fire chief invited to State of the Union

Chief Steve Freeman to be recognized for leadership during Tropical Storm Helene recovery

Asheville City Soccer Club is inviting fans to gather March 1 at Olde London Road for a day of international match watch parties and club festivities tied to the SheBelieves Cup.
Local
4 months ago
Asheville City SC to host SheBelieves Cup watch party March 1

Olde London Road to serve as official gathering spot; club also seeks new in-stadium PA announcer

Local
4 months ago
Asheville Tourists eye April 21 opening day, tickets on sale today

Club unveils 2026 promotional schedule featuring fireworks, specialty jerseys and themed nights at newly renovated ballpark

Tuesday sunrise seen from Patton Avenue in Asheville
Local
4 months ago
Dry, gusty conditions elevate wildfire risk in Asheville area

Humidity drops into teens in parts of region; rain and possible storms arrive late week

Brandon Matthew Byford
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Man arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges in West Asheville

Police say suspect found with more than 45 grams of fentanyl after trespassing call at Pisgah View Apartments

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