Our mission
828newsNOW is dedicated to reporting timely and accurate local news that matters to Asheville and Western North Carolina. Our reporters live and work in Asheville and are deeply invested in the stories that shape our neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Our mission is to keep local news accessible to everyone, because a connected community is a strong community.
Our promise to you
At 828newsNOW, we’re committed to bringing you news you can trust, and in a responsible manner. Every story we share reflects our commitment to transparency, compassion and independence. Being your trusted local news source is important to us. Whether it’s breaking news, community highlights, or issues that matter most, you can count on us to have Asheville’s best interests at heart.
Want to know more about how we operate? Read our ethics policy, the 828newsNOW Promise.
828newsNOW values contributions from the community. We encourage the submission of content that adheres to our editorial guidelines. While all submissions are accepted for review, the final decision on publication rests with the editor-in-chief and publishers. Editorial staff evaluates all submissions for accuracy, grammar and relevance, ensuring they meet our standards. By submitting, contributors grant permission for use by 828newsNOW.
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Denise Pridgen
Editor-In-Chief
Pruett Norris
Reporter
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Market Manager
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General Sales Manager
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