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.

From left, Marshall Mayor Aaron Haynie, Portland, Texas, Mayor Pro Tem Green, Asheville City Councilwoman Maggie Ullman, Kerrville, Texas, Mayor Pro Tem Brenda Hughes, Avery County Commission Vice Chairman Dennis Aldridge, Kerrville, Texas, Mayor Joe Herring, Lake Lure Mayor Susan Pritchett and Portland, Texas Mayor Skurow.
Local
1 month ago
Asheville area officials take flood recovery lessons to Texas

Meeting with local officials, they exchanged strategies for disaster preparedness and community resilience

Nearly a year after Tropical Storm Helene wreaked havoc on Western North Carolina, the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department is on track to finish a much-anticipated construction and remodeling project at its main station in Buncombe County.
Local
1 month ago
Firefighters weather storm, loss while renovating station

Flooding, tragedy delayed major remodeling project at Fairview Volunteer Fire Department

Community
1 month ago
Buzzing into action: Asheville’s pollinator classes return

Those seeking certification must complete all 12 classes and participate in an outreach event and a habitat project

Asheville is gearing up for its annual bike and pedestrian data collection.
Community
1 month ago
Asheville wants volunteers to track bike, pedestrian activity

Annual counts help guide transportation improvements and measure multimodal trends

Patrick Tucker Wood, of Weaverville is being held without bond at the Buncombe County Detention Facility.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Weaverville man charged after deadly shooting

The victim was found at a home on Old NC 20 Highway

Arts & Culture
1 month ago
A feast for the senses: HarvestFest and more coming to WNC

Check out these upcoming bluegrass events, activities and seasonal tastings

Local
1 month ago
From Asheville to Charlotte, buses roll for Black Philanthropy Month

CircleUp Carolinas gathering spotlights growing impact of collective giving in Black communities

A class and collective action lawsuit filed last month against HCA Healthcare accuses the company of not properly compensating employees.
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Mission Health to give $1M for charity fund in antitrust settlement

Deal also includes space for adult day care, trauma center verification and more public oversight

Local
1 month ago
2.6 earthquake rattles Polk County; no damage reported

The quake was recorded at 11:14 a.m. at a depth of about 0.1 miles

Local
1 month ago
Storms bring flood threat to WNC; heat alerts coming next week

Forecasters say rain will continue across Asheville area Thursday and Friday, becoming more isolated over the weekend

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