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.

If you plan to head to the Mountain State Fair this weekend, keep an eye on the weather.
Local
3 weeks ago
Scattered rain, cooler air expected in Asheville area this weekend

Isolated storms, patchy fog, gusty winds and temperature drops forecast across mountains

Asheville History
3 weeks ago
Asheville’s Burton Street community celebrates legacy with fair

Family-friendly festival with live music, inflatables and 3-on-3 basketball tournament highlights Edward W. Pearson’s vision and neighborhood pride

Business
3 weeks ago
Asheville boutique set to debut fall line with music, fashion event

Vida by Vivian opening features Italian linens, live French guitar

Local
3 weeks ago
Riceville Volunteer Fire Department receives $100K disaster relief grant

Funding to support wildfire gear, equipment and Helene recovery efforts

Local
3 weeks ago
NCDOT to close Grant Mountain, Bearwallow roads starting Sept. 8

Repairs prompt daytime shutdowns until further notice

AI-generated garage apartment
Housing
3 weeks ago
Asheville explores backyard housing options

City to host virtual and in-person sessions to discuss process for converting garages and sheds into apartments

FILE - Joseph McNeil speaks during a AFL-CIO conference in Greensboro, N.C., Jan. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Lynn Hey, File)
Local
3 weeks ago
Greensboro sit-in leader Joseph McNeil dies at 83

Civil rights pioneer remembered — A&T freshman’s bold stand in 1960 reshaped the South

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein speaks at the Land of Sky Regional Council, Aug. 20, 2025, Fletcher, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Local
3 weeks ago
How Gov. Josh Stein is navigating North Carolina politics

Democratic governor seeks common ground with GOP leaders

Local
3 weeks ago
Weather service tracks severe storms in WNC, Smokies

Communities from Marshall to Cataloochee advised to monitor warnings

Entertainment
3 weeks ago
State officials stress safety as Mountain State Fair prepares to open

Labor Department inspectors, law enforcement and health agencies outline precautions in Fletcher

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