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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.

Education
11 months ago
School closings and delays in the Asheville area

Several school districts in Western North Carolina have opted for delays because of hazardous weather and travel conditions

Local
11 months ago
Snow totals across the Asheville area

Accumulations from the Monday/Tuesday storm ranged from a light dusting in lower elevations to more than 7 inches in high-elevation communities

Local
11 months ago
Arctic front delivers early snow for WNC ski areas

Early cold, natural snow give Cataloochee, Sugar, Beech and Hatley Pointe ideal snowmaking window

Local
11 months ago
Wrestlers, fans unite for ‘Christmas for All’ in Asheville

Holiday-themed Hometown Pro Wrestling event promises live matches, celebrity appearances and charitable giving

Local
11 months ago
Icy roads slow morning commute across Asheville area

Drivers report slick conditions on major routes and back roads from Asheville to higher elevations

Education
11 months ago
School closings and delays in the Asheville area

Many schools in Western North Carolina have opted for delays or remote learning because of hazardous weather and travel conditions

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Man injured in West Asheville apartment shooting

Police are investigating a Sunday afternoon shooting and ask anyone with information to come forward

Local
11 months ago
Winter storm hits WNC, causing power outages and road closures

Northern Buncombe, Macon and Jackson counties may see up to 2 inches of snow; travel advisory in effect

Local
11 months ago
Veterans Day events set across Asheville and WNC

Where to find ceremonies, parades and free events for veterans and families

Local
11 months ago
Buncombe County launches $4.3M in park repairs after Helene

Designers, engineers and contractors begin work on long-term upgrades across several Asheville-area recreation sites