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.

828 forecast
Local
1 year ago
The 828 forecast for the upcoming week

A couple weather fronts will increase the chance of rain next week.

Business
1 year ago
Estimates put Buncombe’s tourism business losses from Helene at about $584M

Preliminary estimates indicate Buncombe County’s visitor economy may experience a 70 percent fourth-quarter decline

Snow Alexander
Local
1 year ago
Snow falls across Asheville area

Several inches of snow are expected to fall in the higher elevations around Asheville.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Buncombe County man accused of looting from Helene victims

Deputies recovered four stolen firearms, stolen IDs and credit cards belonging to the victims after executing search warrants in the case

Local
1 year ago
Overnight closure planned for I-26 East near Asheville

During the closure, crews will shift traffic from old asphalt to new concrete between Brevard Road and the bridge over the French Broad River

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Asheville police request public’s help after shooting

One person was reported to have been found at Mission Hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound

Business
1 year ago
Make your family’s Christmas tree hunt a magical experience

Whether you’re a local or visiting the Asheville area for the holidays, a trip to a Christmas tree farm is a quintessential holiday activity

Business
1 year ago
Biltmore offers $20 WNC Strong discount

The WNC Strong discount is available through Dec. 19 and is for new Candlelight Christmas Evening reservations only

Business
1 year ago
SPONSORED: West Village Market is all about food and community

West Village Market is an independent natural food store community-based and rooted in Asheville.

Local
1 year ago
Winter Weather Advisory issued for parts of Western North Carolina

There’s also a wind advisory in effect for Buncombe County