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.

Lake Lure remains about 15 feet below full pond as the town continues work to replace seals on the Tainter gates at the Lake Lure Dam, a project officials say is on schedule and expected to be completed in February 2026.
Community
4 weeks ago
Dam repairs keep Lake Lure 15 feet low through winter

Town plans shoreline cleanup, marina rebuild and spring reopening

Snowy scene near Wolf Laurel/Hatley Point
Local
4 weeks ago
Arctic air grips Asheville area; winter storm possible by weekend

Wind chills plunge below zero at high elevations as models signal growing storm threat

Lily Korpella leads intake at Asheville Humane Thrift Store while pursuing her love of nature, family, and scuba diving
Business
4 weeks ago
People at Work: Asheville woman balances work and adventure

Lily Korpella leads intake at Asheville Humane Thrift Store while pursuing her love of nature, family and scuba diving

I-40 crash congestion
Local
4 weeks ago
Morning crash causes delays on I-40 near Asheville

Two of three eastbound lanes closed near Smoky Park Highway

Outdoor pets need a warm place to shelter in the winter.
Local
4 weeks ago
Asheville area residents urged to help protect animals during cold snap

Tips include bringing pets indoors and reporting animals left without shelter

Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Suspect charged in Henderson County killings

Suspect faces two first-degree murder counts and attempted murder charges, sheriff’s office says

Masieuh Dewayne Morgan
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Asheville police ask for help locating teen facing new felony charges

Detectives say additional victims may be involved in ongoing investigation

Community
1 month ago
Duke Energy to upgrade electric grid in Weaverville

Downtown work expected to begin in February and continue through mid-April, with traffic impacts likely

View from Mount Mitchell looking north/northwest at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
Local
1 month ago
Frigid air, gusty winds bring hazards to Asheville area

Wind chills, fire danger and minor wintry weather expected across Western North Carolina

The PGA TOUR has named Nate Goldsnider event director of the Biltmore Championship Asheville
Local
1 month ago
PGA TOUR names event director for Biltmore Championship Asheville

Nate Goldsnider brings nearly a decade of experience in golf and major sporting events

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