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.

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Education
1 month ago
School closures, delays announced across Asheville area

Icy road conditions prompt multiple districts to close schools, delay start times or shift to remote learning Thursday

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Second arrest made in Buncombe County death investigation

Woman charged with concealing death as murder suspect remains jailed without bond

Local
1 month ago
Verizon customers report widespread service outage in Asheville area

Users across the U.S. are also seeing phones switch to ‘SOS’ mode

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Fairview drivers warned of reduced bridge weight limits

NCDOT changes affect Hollywood Road, Whitaker Road and Blue Ridge Development Road bridges

Asheville City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 13, approved a resolution tied to Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts and heard updates on park restoration projects and a projected budget shortfall during a work session preceding its regular meeting.
Local
1 month ago
Asheville council approves Helene recovery measure

City leaders review riverfront park plans and early projections of a major budget gap

Tunnel Road was closed Wednesday morning after a crash snapped a utility pole near Beverly Road, causing major traffic congestion.
Local
1 month ago
Tunnel Road in Asheville closed after crash knocks down utility pole

Power pole snapped near Beverly Road, causing backups into East Asheville

Local
1 month ago
High-elevation snow, dangerous cold forecast for Asheville area

Winter Weather Advisory issued for high elevations along Tennessee border

Asheville city officials on Tuesday warned of a projected $30 million budget gap as they opened the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget process
Local
1 month ago
Asheville officials warn of $30M budget gap as FY27 planning begins

Health care, transit, public safety and debt costs outpace revenue growth

Local
1 month ago
Buncombe leaders invite residents to help design pedestrian network

Community meeting set Jan. 29 at Enka-Candler Library to gather feedback on walking infrastructure

From mending torn clothing to repairing small appliances and tools, the WNC Repair Café is expanding its efforts in 2026 with a full slate of free, volunteer-led repair events across Western North Carolina.
Community
1 month ago
WNC Repair Café encourages reuse through free community events

Volunteer-led program offers help fixing clothing, appliances, tools and more across Asheville area

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