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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.

Community
7 months ago
Cold snap brings warm acts of kindness to Asheville area

BeLoved Asheville calls for blankets, warm gear and food to fill boxes as December storms move through

Local
7 months ago
NCDOT: Bat Cave roadwork to stretch into 2026-27

Residents face another year or more of restricted access as crews rebuild Helene-damaged routes

Local
7 months ago
Asheville offers free ‘Calls From Santa’ for young children

Organizers say program provides a special North Pole experience for little ones

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Arrest made in fatal Amboy Road shooting

Police charge 22-year-old with first-degree murder in Asheville’s sixth homicide of 2025

Education
7 months ago
Wintry mix delays start of classes in some Asheville area schools

See if your school has adjusted start times because of the weather

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Suspect in deadly stabbing captured in Jackson County

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says brothers were found with stab wounds in incident near Madison County line

Local
7 months ago
Cold rain for most, snow for some as system moves into WNC

Precipitation begins after midnight, starting as a brief mix before turning to rain and mountain snow

Community
7 months ago
Swannanoa Small Area Plan workshop draws hundreds

Second in-person workshop set for Dec. 8, with online option open to residents unable to attend

Business
7 months ago
East Fork Pottery to invest $2.5M, expand Asheville operations

Investment will double output, sustain 125 existing jobs and support local creative economy

Local
7 months ago
Asheville GreenWorks hosts hard-to-recycle collection Saturday

Rigid Styrofoam, electronics and lawn equipment eligible; plan for extra traffic

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