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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
10 months ago
Slippery roads expected as snow persists in high elevations near Asheville

Winter Weather Advisory continues across Western North Carolina

Community
10 months ago
Cold snap brings warm acts of kindness to Asheville area

BeLoved Asheville calls for blankets, warm gear and food to fill boxes as December storms move through

Local
10 months ago
NCDOT: Bat Cave roadwork to stretch into 2026-27

Residents face another year or more of restricted access as crews rebuild Helene-damaged routes

Local
10 months ago
Asheville offers free ‘Calls From Santa’ for young children

Organizers say program provides a special North Pole experience for little ones

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Arrest made in fatal Amboy Road shooting

Police charge 22-year-old with first-degree murder in Asheville’s sixth homicide of 2025

Education
10 months ago
Wintry mix delays start of classes in some Asheville area schools

See if your school has adjusted start times because of the weather

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Suspect in deadly stabbing captured in Jackson County

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says brothers were found with stab wounds in incident near Madison County line

Local
10 months ago
Cold rain for most, snow for some as system moves into WNC

Precipitation begins after midnight, starting as a brief mix before turning to rain and mountain snow

Community
10 months ago
Swannanoa Small Area Plan workshop draws hundreds

Second in-person workshop set for Dec. 8, with online option open to residents unable to attend

Business
10 months ago
East Fork Pottery to invest $2.5M, expand Asheville operations

Investment will double output, sustain 125 existing jobs and support local creative economy