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.

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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Asheville man sentenced in drug trafficking, burglary case

A 44-year-old Asheville man was sentenced last week to more than 12 years in prison for drug, burglary, assault

A contractor works on a corner of the new north concourse at Asheville Regional Airport.
news
4 months ago
AVL Forward takes flight: North concourse to open June 25

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville Regional Airport’s new north concourse, part of the AVL […]

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Suspicious item prompts parkway closure near Folk Art Center

A suspicious item discovered late Sunday morning prompted an evacuation and temporary road closure along the Blue Ridge Parkway near the Folk Art Center.

Local
4 months ago
Popular DuPont trail to undergo repairs, closures expected

The Reasonover Creek Trail at DuPont State Recreational Forest will temporarily close in sections as part of an improvement project

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Wanted felon arrested on gun, drug charges in Asheville

Brandon Norrelle Miller was in possession of a firearm and illegal drugs during an arrest over the weekend, Asheville police said.

Local
4 months ago
WNC Nature Center, NC Arboretum launch membership swap

The WNC Nature Center and the North Carolina Arboretum are teaming up to offer reciprocal membership benefits throughout June.

Education
4 months ago
21 Buncombe County students receive Tennent Scholarships

The Rotary Club of Asheville has awarded 21 Tennent Scholarships to graduating seniors from nine high schools across Buncombe County

Education
4 months ago
Pack Library celebrates National Trails Day with week of events

Pack Memorial Library is marking National Trails Day with a weeklong series of events designed to celebrate the area’s natural heritage

Local
4 months ago
Solar storm may bring northern lights to Asheville area

Auroras may be visible across the Carolinas and northeast Georgia on Sunday night

Arts & Culture
4 months ago
Swannanoa Family Fest to debut June 7 at Grovemont Park

The free community event will feature live music, creative activities and entertainment for all ages.

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