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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
1 week ago
Asheville airport launches support drive for unpaid TSA workers

Community encouraged to donate gift cards to help officers during government shutdown

Local
1 week ago
Dry, windy conditions raise risk of wildfires in Asheville area

Outdoor burning discouraged as cold front brings dry air to the region

Local
1 week ago
Henderson County orchard blooms with Tulip Blossom Days

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard opens u-pick tulip fields as spring arrives; other Asheville-area spots offer seasonal color

Asheville City Soccer Club will host One Knoxville SC on March 31 in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup at Greenwood Field
Local
1 week ago
Asheville City to face One Knoxville in Open Cup showdown

Match at Greenwood Field carries chance to reach Round of 32

Shana McDowell says she never planned a baking career, but 17 years later her shop produces hundreds of cakes every month
People at Work
1 week ago
People at Work: Asheville cake maker says the joy is in the decorating

Shana McDowell says she never planned a baking career, but 17 years later her shop produces hundreds of cakes every month

Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Hikes of WNC: Wildflowers light up trails across Asheville area

From Craggy Gardens to Graveyard Fields, hikers can find vibrant blooms at varying elevations. Check out our list of wildflower hiking trails.

MANNA coolers
Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
‘Symbol of rebirth’: MANNA opens new freezer after Helene

Food bank expands cold storage by 233% as monthly food assistance visits top 200,000

Local
2 weeks 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
2 weeks ago
Spring lawn season begins across Asheville area

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

Local
2 weeks 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

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