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
8 months ago
I-40 section in Smoky Mountains likely closed for 2 weeks

Engineers expect Interstate 40 along its narrow corridor through the Great Smoky Mountains to be closed for at least two weeks.

Business
8 months ago
$55M in grants helps WNC small businesses recover from Helene

More than 2,100 small businesses across WNC are getting a boost thanks to a $55 million funding initiative announced by Gov. Josh Stein last month.

Local
8 months ago
Asheville School grad finds purpose in U.S. Navy

Petty Officer 1st Class Parker White is serving aboard the USS Tennessee, a U.S. Navy submarine based at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

Local
8 months ago
Storms possible this afternoon, forecasters warn

Western North Carolina residents should prepare for potentially severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon, forecaster said.

Entertainment
8 months ago
What to do this weekend in the 828: June 20-22

Music, hot rods, a flea market, arts and crafts and Pride events are all happening in the Asheville area this weekend.

Asheville Regional Airport
Local
8 months ago
Travelers report ‘chaos’ at Asheville Regional Airport

Travelers are reporting problems this morning at Asheville Regional Airport.

Local
8 months ago
New Leicester Highway closed because of crash

All four lanes are closed near Mount Carmel Road, according to the NCDOT

Local
8 months ago
Dems look to turn WNC protests into ballot-box power

Local political science professor predicts more protests and a Democratic surge in the 2026 election cycle.

Local
8 months ago
Pet Connection: Walt

Walt is a sweet senior looking for a forever home.

Local
8 months ago
Power outage affects hundreds in western Buncombe County

A power outage that began early Wednesday morning is affecting hundreds of customers in the Candler and Enka communities