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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
11 months ago
Asheville partnership powers charity cyclists, promotes arthritis awareness

Fuel Goods joins Arthritis Foundation rides, including Asheville’s Carolina Hills Classic

Local
11 months ago
Dry air, gusty winds drive wildfire risk across Asheville area

Forest Service reports several active fires as burn bans and warnings spread across the region

The long-vacant Haynes Tower building at A-B Tech's Enka campus is slated to be demolished now that Buncombe County commissioners have approved a contract with D.H. Griffin.
Local
11 months ago
WNC schools help state save millions through energy efficiency

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and Western Carolina University recognized for significant utility reductions

Local
11 months ago
Give the gift of baseball: Asheville Tourists launch holiday bundle

Supplies are limited for the team’s new holiday package, combining tickets and branded gear

Food & Drink
11 months ago
Buncombe County SNAP update: Funding back, food drive surges

Asheville area residents donate more than 7,000 meals collected for those impacted by delays

Local
11 months ago
828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results

Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Asheville officials warn of possible ICE deployment

Mayor Manheimer and local officials urge calm, stress civil rights and public safety as community prepares

Local
11 months ago
Smoke spreads across WNC from brush fire, Pisgah burn

Smoke visible from North Canton to Brevard as crews respond to brush fire and planned 1,200-acre burn

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
One dead in West Asheville; road closed for investigation

One person found dead on Oak Terrace Road; authorities ask drivers to use alternate routes while investigation continues

Local
11 months ago
Crash blocks lane on I-26 near New Stock Road

Right lane closed, traffic delays expected until noon in the Weaverville and Woodfin areas