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.

Business
3 weeks ago
$15.5M allocated to support Asheville businesses hit by Helene

Mountain BizWorks, ArtsAVL, Eagle Market Streets and Venture Asheville to lead grant programs

Local
3 weeks ago
Asheville moves forward on Helene recovery projects

City Council approves funding requests, grants and support for storm-affected businesses

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Public Mountain Trout Water Program stocks around 1 million trout annually.
Local
3 weeks ago
Setzer Hatchery in Brevard emptied for $50M renovation

Transfers to other hatcheries and private purchases aim to maintain fishing opportunities during multi-year renovation

Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Local
3 weeks ago
Icy conditions persist in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Officials urge caution as road assessments continue across higher elevations

Community
3 weeks ago
Dangerous cold lingers across Asheville area

Weather service warns of dangerous wind chills, icy roads and prolonged cold through the week

Andrew Mason Esquilin
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Asheville man found dead in remote Florida area

Wakulla County detectives seek information after skeletal remains found near Apalachicola National Forest

Community
3 weeks ago
What’s open, what’s closed as storm leaves, cold moves in

Asheville, Buncombe County and Hendersonville outline reopening plans and delays

Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Man found dead along New Leicester Highway identified

Authorities await autopsy results to determine cause of death

Education
3 weeks ago
Asheville, Buncombe schools shift to remote learning amid frigid temps

Below-zero temperatures and refreezing roads prompt closures Tuesday after winter storm Fern

Kevin Hyatt
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Asheville shooting suspect arrested

Detectives locate suspect hours after Fairview Road incident

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