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.

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Hand, foot and mouth disease spreading in Haywood County

Common childhood illness can cause fever, rash and mouth sores

The city of Asheville will temporarily close two downtown parking decks for major repairs beginning in early August
Local
2 months ago
Wall Street Garage to close for repairs; Rankin facility fully reopens

Drivers must clear Wall Street by Friday morning; repairs expected to wrap by Oct. 10

Nicholas Honeycutt named Buncombe County Schools Principal of the Year during ceremony with students, staff, and family
Education
2 months ago
North Buncombe Middle principal surprised with county’s top honor

Nicholas Honeycutt named Buncombe County Schools Principal of the Year during ceremony with students, staff and family

Local
2 months ago
Blasting to begin at French Broad River Park for sewer project

Asheville park remains closed after storm damage; traffic and greenway detours expected during work

Local
2 months ago
Police activity closes lane on I-26 East near Brevard Road

Drivers warned to expect heavy traffic delays approaching Exit 33 in Asheville

Betty Wheeler, 56, was last seen around 2:30 a.m. Monday in the area of 1170 Dillingham Road
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
56-year-old woman reported missing in Barnardsville

Deputies release description of woman missing since early Monday morning

Local
2 months ago
Craggy Gardens set for major upgrades as parkway reopens

$1.5M project to add restrooms, trail signage and visitor center improvements

Local
2 months ago
Storm recovery shapes Buncombe County’s new parks strategy

County master plan relaunch focuses on resiliency, connectivity and community priorities

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
3 injured in late-night shootings, Asheville police say

Investigators say a red Hyundai sedan was linked to incidents on Livingston Street and Deaverview Road

Morning fog seen from from the fifth floor window of the Buncombe County Courthouse
Local
2 months ago
Fall arrives in Western North Carolina, but summer heat lingers

Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected through midweek; first freeze typically around Oct. 21

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