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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.

Education
7 months ago
Asheville area school delays

See which schools are delaying the start of classes because of weather conditions

Business
7 months ago
Buncombe County gets $979K grant for Swannanoa sidewalks

Funding will repair and extend sidewalks in Beacon Village to improve safety and support local businesses

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Buncombe County man gets probation in child exploitation case

Investigators say a cyber tip sparked the probe into child sexual abuse material

Local
7 months ago
Tiny Japanese beetle deployed to save Smokies’ hemlocks

Invasive hemlock woolly adelgid threatens forests, park biologists hope biocontrol offers long-term solution

Local
7 months ago
McDowell native Greg Holland on Royals Hall of Fame ballot

Former closer, all-star and World Series champion eligible for 2026 induction; fans invited to vote

Community
7 months ago
Controversy grows over Forest Service plans in Big Ivy

Public meeting scheduled Wednesday in Barnardsville to discuss Helene recovery efforts

Local
7 months ago
Blustery winds, snow expected in Western North Carolina

Winter weather advisory in effect for areas near Asheville from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning

Road Closed sign
Local
7 months ago
Crashes shut down major highways in Henderson County

Road closures on U.S. 25 and I-26 cause heavy delays for drivers

Asheville City Hall
Local
7 months ago
Asheville City Council signs off on major Helene recovery contracts

Officials say FEMA and state reimbursements will cover expanded debris removal and disaster grant management

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