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
1 day ago
10-acre wildfire burns in Candler, 0% contained

North Luther Road fire remains active Saturday afternoon, according to the North Carolina Forest Service

Local
1 day ago
Traffic gridlock forces temporary closure at NC Arboretum

Heavy crowds for final days of “Trolls: A Field Study” back up N.C. 191

Community
1 day ago
Downtown Asheville streets to close for Mardi Gras parade

Parade route, schedule and parking details released

The Asheville Humane Thrift Store will host a Valentine’s Tea Party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, featuring family-friendly activities and local artists, with proceeds benefiting animals cared for by Asheville Humane Society.
Local
2 days ago
Asheville Humane Thrift Store to host Valentine’s Tea Party

Family-friendly event Saturday will raise funds for animals in need

Bryan George Coleman
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Swannanoa man arrested after multi-day crime spree

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says suspect faces dozens of felony charges following multi-agency investigation

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Man gets life in killing of Arden convenience store manager

Former employee sentenced to life in prison for murder, armed robbery at Shell station on Sweeten Creek Road

Rodrigo Barrera-Lozada
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
UPDATE: Man charged with impersonating officer turns himself in

Authorities warn public not to approach 22-year-old believed to be armed

Drought map
Local
2 days ago
Drought deepens across Asheville, Western North Carolina

Severe drought grips Buncombe and surrounding mountain counties despite recent snowfall

A small section of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail near the Interstate 26 bridge in Asheville is temporarily closed because of nearby construction
Local
2 days ago
Section of Mountains-to-Sea Trail near I-26 in Asheville closed

Blue Ridge Parkway officials cite safety concerns; closure expected through early summer 2026

Buncombe vote logo
Local
2 days ago
5,400 Buncombe County voters asked to update registration information

Officials stress recipients remain eligible to vote and can update records online, by mail or in person

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