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
12 months ago
Wildfire burning off Pisgah View Road in West Asheville

A fire is burning off Pisgah View Road near McKinney Road.

Arts & Culture
12 months ago
Scandals Nightclub vacating the Grove House after 44 years

Scandals Nightclub will end its 44-year run at 11 Grove St. on Saturday night.

Eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 were severely damage by Tropical Storm Helene in late September.
Local
12 months ago
2 lanes of I-40 in Pigeon River Gorge to reopen Saturday

Part of Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge near the North Carolina/Tennessee line is set to reopen Saturday.

Business
12 months ago
Regenerating Asheville to open community space for revitalization initiatives

The Regen Hub is designed to be a space for collaboration, innovation and resource sharing

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Barnardsville man arrested in CVS robbery

Authorities have arrested a Barnardsville man in an armed robbery at the CVS on Monticello Road in Weaverville on Wednesday evening.

Local
12 months ago
Road Report: NC 9 to be closed nightly next week

A portion of N.C. 9 will be closed 7 p.m.-7 a.m. from March 3-10 so crews can work with as little impact on motorists as possible.

Local
12 months ago
McDowell County wildfire grows to 52 acres

The wildfire off Armstrong Creek Road is about 30 percent contained.

Health & Wellness
12 months ago
Column: American Heart Month a great time to check your heart health

It is important at any age to have a heart-healthy lifestyle, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Local
12 months ago
Pet Connection: Mr. Wernstrom

Mr. W is available for adoption at Asheville Humane Society

Business
12 months ago
Franny’s to cut ribbon next month on West Asheville store

Franny’s Farmacy will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. March 13 at its Haywood Road spot.