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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 police seized about 16.865 pounds of suspected fentanyl and cocaine, along with an additional 0.86 pounds of pressed fentanyl in a recent arrest.
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Asheville man charged after record fentanyl seizure

Police say Tip411 tip helped uncover large-scale drug operation

Community
3 weeks ago
At YWCA Asheville, empowerment starts with connection

Classes, conversations and community support help women and families move forward

Local
3 weeks ago
Asheville council backs key water, storm repair projects after Helene

More than $2 million in stormwater contracts approved alongside regional housing expansion

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Beneath the Blue Ridge: What’s still unknown in Asheville’s Virginia Olson cold case

Police say some evidence still exists, no suspect has been identified, and key questions remain in the 1973 killing of a UNC Asheville student.

Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Record 6.22 pounds of fentanyl seized in Buncombe County bust

Multi-agency operation involving BCSO, DEA, SBI leads to six arrests and largest fentanyl seizure in agency history

Exterior view of Buncombe County Schools building with a circular logo and white lettering on red brick under a clear blue sky
Education
3 weeks ago
Buncombe County teachers lose state supplement

Increasing property values and lack of state budget leave district ineligible for PRC071 pay boost

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Community
3 weeks ago
Asheville locals push back on ‘no-go zone’ narrative

Interviews highlight a mix of pride, concern and calls for more housing instead of increased policing

Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
1 killed in late-night shooting at Flat Rock park

Authorities say incident not random; no threat to public

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Local
3 weeks ago
Buncombe County ends budget year in better shape than expected

Commissioners review early changes to $485M proposed budget

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Local
3 weeks ago
Crash closes shoulder on I-40 West in Asheville area

Right shoulder closed near Porters Cove Road; traffic impacts expected through midmorning

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