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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.

Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Two men face multiple charges after Asheville drug arrests

Authorities seize fentanyl, crack cocaine and handgun in West Asheville cases

U.S. Drought Monitor
Local
5 months ago
Drought worsens across Asheville area as dry weather persists

March ranks among driest on record as conditions deteriorate statewide

Split image: left grayscale forest scene with a small stream; right a dirt woodland path with trees and a large rock nearby.
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Beneath the Blue Ridge: Inside the investigation of Virginia Olson’s killing in Asheville

He saw Virginia Olson alive that afternoon. More than 50 years later, he still wonders who else was in the woods.

Expansive view of rolling mountains under a blue, cloud-filled sky from a lookout railing in the foreground.
Outdoors
6 months ago
Planning a Blue Ridge Parkway trip? Two visitor centers reopen this weekend

The National Park Service announced that the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center at milepost 364 and the Waterrock Knob Visitor Center at milepost 451.2 will open today, April 17.

Facade of a government building showing the 'BUNGOMA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION' sign and a blue circular seal on a beige tiled wall.
Local
6 months ago
Buncombe County budget increase tops 15 percent

Proposed FY 2027 plan includes $4.4M in new jobs, $5M+ in health claims and expanded infrastructure spending

Norfolk Southern
Community
6 months ago
Trains return to Old Fort Loops for first time since Helene damage

Norfolk Southern restores key Western North Carolina rail line after months of repairs following Tropical Storm Helene

View of downtown Asheville from the Buncombe County Courthouse
Local
6 months ago
Asheville narrows $30M budget gap to $10.5M ahead of final proposal

Officials weigh spending cuts and possible property tax increases ahead of May budget release

Business
6 months ago
Asheville’s Vortex Doughnuts closes permanently

Popular shop shutters suddenly after equipment issue; unanswered questions remain

Asheville City Soccer Club names Carl Reynolds head coach of its men’s team as Scott Wells, right, moves into a sporting director role.
Sports
6 months ago
Asheville City Soccer Club changes coaches after historic run

Reynolds takes over as Wells moves upstairs to guide club’s future

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Asheville delays vote on surveillance funding amid public concerns

Council sends federal grant proposal to committee for deeper review, community input

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