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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
7 months ago
Multi-lane crash slows I-240 East traffic in Asheville

Wreck near Westgate Drive causes major morning traffic delays

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Body found during search for missing man in Buncombe County

Deputies discovered the deceased person near Elk Mountain Scenic Highway; identification pending

Local
7 months ago
Vehicle fire closes portion of I-40 in Haywood County

Officials warn of heavy traffic impact east of Exit 27

Asheville Municipal Golf Course
Business
7 months ago
Asheville Muni among nominees in 2026 Best of North Carolina Awards

Historic public course nominated alongside other local recreation and fitness businesses

Local
7 months ago
Asheville gas prices climb amid Middle East tensions

Lowest local pumps now at $2.48 as global oil market reacts to conflict in Strait of Hormuz

Sports
7 months ago
SoCon basketball tourney schedule, tickets and events in Asheville

Southern Conference championship week features games, fan events and free downtown trolley service

Business
7 months ago
Asheville Regional Airport posts second-busiest year ever in 2025

AVL serves 2.24 million passengers despite Tropical Storm Helene impacts and terminal construction

Local
7 months ago
Springlike warmth settles over Asheville area

National Weather Service forecasts highs in the upper 70s, increasing wildfire risk and weekend rain chances

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Politics
7 months ago
Nearly 55,000 votes cast in Buncombe County primary

Early voting accounts for majority of turnout as county begins post-election canvass process

Local
7 months ago
Prescribed burn planned at DuPont State Recreational Forest

Weather permitting, crews will burn select areas to cut wildfire fuel and boost ecosystem health

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