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.

Arts & Culture
1 month ago
The healer who writes horror: An Asheville author’s double life

Chiropractor blends science, art and imagination — channeling discipline and empathy into his practice and his prose

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
UPDATE: Mills Gap Road reopens after fatal crash

Police urge drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes

Local
1 month ago
PHOTOS: Beauty endures amid Helene’s damage in Cataloochee Valley

Park crews restore access to key sites as recovery continues in one of North Carolina’s most beloved mountain valleys

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Fewer ER visits for respiratory illnesses reported in Asheville area

State data show declines in COVID-like and flu-like symptoms across Western North Carolina

Local
1 month ago
Armadillos expand across North Carolina, new map shows

Sightings now reported in more than 28 counties, including Buncombe, officials say

Local
1 month ago
828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results

Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared

Business
1 month ago
Halloween fun in Asheville supports breast cancer research

Boos for Boobs fundraiser and Making Strides 5K walk and run raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society

Education
1 month ago
Free College Application Week returns to North Carolina

Oct. 20-26 event aims to ease application process, expand college options, help seniors take the next step toward higher education

The city of Asheville will temporarily close two downtown parking decks for major repairs beginning in early August
Local
1 month ago
Asheville’s Wall Street Parking Garage reopens Saturday

All four downtown parking facilities will be open for peak leaf season, providing convenient access for residents and visitors

Local
1 month ago
Richmond Hill Park to partially reopen Saturday

Phased reopening marks recovery milestone for Asheville post-Helene

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