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.

Local
2 months ago
Pet Connection: Guy

Guy is a 2.5-year-old mixed-breed boy who’s looking for his forever home

Local
2 months ago
Commissioners tackle zoning, budget, strategic planning

Buncombe County officials held public hearings, approved budget amendments and applauded Permits & Inspections as Jurisdiction of the Year

Community
2 months ago
Sourwood Festival to bring road closures, crowds to Black Mountain

The event celebrates the local sourwood honey harvest, blending music, crafts, food and mountain culture

Local
2 months ago
Asheville named most underrated U.S. city for nightlife

The study also ranked Asheville sixth overall among the most underrated travel destinations in the country

news
2 months ago
Buncombe County man sentenced for drug trafficking

During a traffic stop, Erron Thomas Wolicki told officers he had swallowed drugs, prosecutors said

The Jackson County Department of Public Health, in coordination with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, is investigating a confirmed case of tuberculosis involving an individual who spent time in Jackson County while infectious.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Jackson County health officials investigate tuberculosis case

A person with a confirmed case of TB spent time in Jackson County while infectious

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
AdventHealth plans expansion, wants community feedback

The listening sessions support the hospital’s application to add 129 acute care beds to the approved Buncombe County site

The Rite Buy Grocery, currently under construction at 106 Alexander Place, will occupy just under 1,200 square feet and offer a selection of produce, meat, dairy and bulk pantry staples.
Business
2 months ago
New grocery store coming to Swannanoa’s Beacon Village

The Rite Buy Grocery plans to offer a selection of produce, meat, dairy and bulk pantry staples

Local
2 months ago
2nd minor quake in weeks reported near Rosman

Although too weak to be felt by most residents or cause damage, the tremor was picked up by regional seismographs

Back-to-school shopping is in full swing as Asheville area students prepare for the Aug. 25 start.
Education
2 months ago
Back-to-school tips, events and vaccines for Asheville-area families

Back-to-school preparations are underway as families gear up for the Aug. 25 start

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