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.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
No charges filed in Asheville hotel disturbance, police say

Officers responded to the hotel after receiving a report that U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards had assaulted a person.

french broad river park
Local
9 months ago
City begins rebuilding process for French Broad Riverfront parks system

Asheville has issued a Request for Qualifications for design services to rebuild the French Broad River parks system.

Local
9 months ago
Asheville council to vote on $3.9M budget amendment for Helene recovery

The city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 will be presented at the council meeting set for 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Local
9 months ago
Flood Watch issued as rain settles into Asheville area

A slow-moving storm system will bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms through Monday night, according to the National Weather Service.

There are a variety of nurseries and garden centers in the area to help you cultivate a thriving home garden
Local
9 months ago
Garden guide: Where to get plants, tools and tips

There are a variety of nurseries and garden centers in the area to help you cultivate a thriving home garden

Local
9 months ago
Earthquake rattles Asheville area

The USGS reported a 4.1 magnitude quake about 9 a.m. about 13 miles southeast of Greenback, Tennessee.

Local
9 months ago
Heavy rain in forecast this weekend

The National Weather Service is already warning of heavy rain and isolated flooding starting this weekend.

Local
10 months ago
Crash blocks traffic on I-240 West near Asheville

The NCDOT says both westbound lanes of I-240 are closed just after Haywood Road because of a crash

Local
10 months ago
1 lane of I-40 in Asheville to be closed for 18 months

The work is part of the southern section of the I-26 Connector project, which runs from the Smokey Park Highway interchange on I-40 to the I-26 interchange.

Local
10 months ago
I-40 West closure planned for this weekend

I-40 West in Asheville will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday, from Hendersonville Road (Exit 50) to Interstate 26.