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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.

A view of Tunnel Road from Enclave Piney Mountain shows the busy Asheville corridor being considered for a proposed road diet between the Beaucatcher Tunnel and South Tunnel Road.
Local
2 months ago
Tunnel Road road diet proposed from Beaucatcher Tunnel to South Tunnel Road

The French Broad River MPO is seeking public input on transportation projects that could compete for state funding

According to obituaries, Travis Grant and his mother, Sharon Grant, are buried at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Fairview. The two were among three members of the Grant family killed in May 2026.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Fairview triple homicide: Death certificates detail how 3 Grant family members died

Death certificates show all three victims died by homicide, including one who suffered stab wounds and multiple gunshot wounds

Community
2 months ago
‘Who will still be here?’ Shiloh residents press Asheville candidates on neighborhood’s future

Housing affordability, infrastructure, Helene recovery and aging in place dominated a candidate forum ahead of Asheville’s Nov. 3 election

Barbara Payne, a longtime Shiloh resident, discusses concerns about development, preserving the neighborhood's history and keeping longtime residents rooted in the community during a neighborhood walk Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Asheville.
Community
2 months ago
Shiloh residents want Asheville growth without losing their neighborhood

Longtime residents say housing, development, aging in place and generational homeownership will shape the future of the historically Black community

Housing
2 months ago
Buncombe voters to decide $70M affordable housing, open space bonds

New campaign launches in support of two November referendums that supporters say would expand affordable housing and protect parks, farmland and drinking water

The sun sets over the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, adding to the peaceful scenery that draws visitors to the region.
Local
2 months ago
Asheville ranked among the most relaxing vacation spots in the U.S.

New analysis of more than 9.5 million Airbnb reviews ranks Asheville No. 9 nationally

Asheville's Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending a series of changes that could make it easier to build more housing across the city, including duplexes and accessory dwelling units
Housing
2 months ago
Asheville zoning panel backs more duplexes, ADUs

Planning and Zoning Commission also recommends ending minimum parking requirements

Alexander Brooks Rowell
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Buncombe deputies seize fentanyl, meth in Arden drug bust

Sheriff’s office says deputies found nearly 19 grams of fentanyl and 189 grams of meth

Local
2 months ago
Balkcom selected to replace Edwards in NC 11 congressional race

Henderson County state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom will face Democrat Jamie Ager after Edwards ended his reelection campaign amid a House ethics investigation

Local
2 months ago
Heat alert issued for Asheville area as temperatures climb

Health officials warn of dangerous heat as hot, humid weather settles over the mountains

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