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
4 weeks ago
Cooler temperatures mark start of meteorological fall

Cold front may bring more showers Thursday; warmer weather possible by weekend

Local
4 weeks ago
Crash snarls traffic on I-26 eastbound near Elk Mountain Road

Drivers advised to expect congestion and delays

Local
4 weeks ago
Heavy congestion reported on Smokey Park Highway

Commuters urged to seek alternate routes from Enka-Candler into Asheville

Local
4 weeks ago
Labor Day in Asheville marked by chants for change

Groups highlight Mission nurses’ union, educator organizing and rising cost of living as hundreds rally downtown

Juan Francisco Martinez Jr.
Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Police charge man in downtown Asheville shooting

Detectives searching for 36-year-old felon in shooting that happened early Saturday

Housing
4 weeks ago
Renew NC marks milestone in Helene recovery effort

First home completed in Henderson County as 2,000 residents seek help

Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Juvenile arrested with firearm at Erwin High football game

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office credits school staff, resource officers for quick response and safe resolution

Local
4 weeks ago
Asheville man wins $1 million with scratch-off

Bobby White claims lump-sum payout of $430,503 from MAX-A-MILLION ticket

Local
4 weeks ago
Hiker found safe after going missing in Middle Prong Wilderness

Search crews guide lost hiker to safety near Green Mountain Trail

Local
4 weeks ago
Devil’s Courthouse area reopens on Blue Ridge Parkway

Repairs restore 85 miles of continuous travel from Asheville to Cherokee

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