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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.

Cameron Blaine Taylor
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Buncombe detention officer fired, charged in criminal investigation

Former detention officer held on $10,000 bond as criminal investigation continues

Front view of a blue and green city bus with a bike rack on the bumper and an amber destination sign above the windshield, parked on a street.
Local
1 month ago
Faster buses or closer stops? Asheville puts transit choices to the public

Survey open through June 28 as officials seek rider feedback on trade-offs

Traffic moves slowly above an active construction work zone on Interstate 40 near the Pigeon River Gorge, where holiday travel, ongoing repairs and reduced speeds can combine to create backups during peak periods.
Local
1 month ago
Road trip ready? These apps can help Memorial Day travelers dodge delays

In the Asheville area, I-26, I-40 and the Pigeon River Gorge could see heavy traffic through the holiday weekend

Blue city bus drives through a flooded street with cars splashing water around it, amid heavy traffic and green trees in background.
Local
1 month ago
Strong thunderstorms move through Asheville area

Thunderstorms moving through Buncombe County could produce gusty winds, lightning and small hail

Two white event tents sit behind rows of wooden bleachers on a grassy field under a blue sky with scattered clouds, at a sports venue.
Sports
1 month ago
How to get tickets for the Wicked Weed bar at Asheville PGA tourney

Ninth-fairway venue blends local beer, upgraded food and on-course action

A driver fills up at a local gas station in Asheville as fuel prices remain above $4 a gallon, prompting many motorists to rely on rewards programs and price comparisons to save money at the pump.
Local
1 month ago
Paying more at the pump? Ways to get cheaper gas in Asheville

From grocery rewards to warehouse clubs, drivers are stacking savings at the pump

Local
1 month ago
Swannanoa riverfront restoration, Rosman floodplain projects get state funding

More than $1.2 million from North Carolina’s Flood Resiliency Blueprint will support long-term flood protection efforts in Western North Carolina

Infographic about increasing rain chances (May 21–23) for Western Carolinas and Northeast Georgia, with three daily weather maps labeled Thursday, Friday and Saturday showing rain coverage.
Local
1 month ago
Storms return to WNC, setting stage for wet Memorial Day weekend

National Weather Service warns of repeated showers, thunderstorms and a stalled front bringing a cooler, wetter stretch into Memorial Da

A section of roller-compacted concrete, or RCC, takes shape along Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge.
Local
1 month ago
I-40 rebuild in Pigeon River Gorge reaches major milestone

Nearly 20 months after Helene destroyed sections of Interstate 40, NCDOT says one of the nation’s largest roller-compacted concrete projects is underway, with eastbound lanes targeted to reopen in 2028

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
Community
1 month ago
United Way honors six at Community Impact Awards in Asheville

Awards recognize volunteer service, education leadership and nonprofit innovation at annual dinner

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