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.

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Mulch fire at TBD Landfill sends smoke across Haywood County

Canton officials urge swift action from state, federal agencies over air quality concerns

Housing
1 month ago
Asheville housing trends to be topic of briefing

Experts to discuss supply, demand and affordability at Aug. 26 event

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Bryson Street closed near Biltmore Avenue because of gas leak

Traffic in the area is expected to be affected

Waves from Hurricane Erin crash against the sandbagged pilings of a building in Buxton, N.C., on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)
Local
1 month ago
Hurricane Erin brings winds, flooding before slowly moving out to sea

Fierce winds and huge waves estimated at about 20 feet could cause coastal flooding in many beachfront communities

Education
1 month ago
Here’s how to get kids pumped for return to class

Parents can try the following strategies to get kids excited about a new school year

Local
1 month ago
Nearly a year after Helene, Gov. Stein says work ‘far from over’

Stein tells crowd at Land of Sky event in Fletcher that more support for WNC communities is needed

A new mural that anchors The Wyre covers eight panels and features the work of three artists -- Victor Palenque, known as Ishmael, Asheville-based painter Amar Stewart and Miami-born artist Oscar Montes.
Arts & Culture
1 month ago
The Wyre brings 66-foot mural to River Arts District

Three artists contributed to eight-panel installation reflecting Asheville’s creative identity

Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer
Local
1 month ago
Manheimer to seek 4th term as Asheville mayor

Manheimer commits to leading the city’s recovery from Helene, building back better

Buncombe County Administration Office
Local
1 month ago
Commissioners back $5M grant match for A-B Tech project

Buncombe County board also weighed in on UNC Asheville, AdventHealth and Mission Hospital proposals

Local
1 month ago
Body of missing 14-year-old found in Arden area

Buncombe County authorities say there is no threat to the public

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