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.

Business
2 months ago
Asheville Costco review delayed to November

Applicant requests more time ahead of Technical Review Committee meeting

Local
2 months ago
Parkway open as government shutdown forces national park closures

Roads, trails and lookouts in Great Smoky Mountains remain open, but visitors should expect disruptions in some services

Business
2 months ago
Publix plans grocery store, retail center in Leicester

Plans call for a 50,405-square-foot grocery store and 7,080 square feet of retail space off New Leicester Highway

Business
2 months ago
Ingles submits plans for new Swannanoa store

Proposed 95,000-square-foot supermarket would replace Helene-damaged location; county board to review plans Oct. 8

Business
2 months ago
Mission Hospital nurses rally over staffing, safety concerns

Unionized nurses say staffing shortages have led to errors, unsafe conditions

Business
2 months ago
400 volunteers transform veterans housing in Asheville

ABCCM Veterans Restoration Quarters project part of Home Depot Foundation’s nationwide Celebration of Service initiative

Local
2 months ago
Asheville marks trees for riverfront recovery, not removal

City conducts survey of French Broad River trees to guide storm-damaged park restoration and future planting plans

Business
2 months ago
Asheville launches downtown Friday food truck program

City program aims to support local vendors and boost downtown activity

The Gatlinburg Bypass remains closed as crews continue cleanup efforts following a significant landslide Saturday morning
Local
2 months ago
Gatlinburg Bypass remains closed after landslide

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open while cleanup continues

Local
2 months ago
Asheville seeks public input on transit network redesign

City launches survey and community events to guide Asheville Rides Transit improvements and future planning

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