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
Local homebuilder featured on ‘Build Across America’ series

Alair Homes–Red Tree’s Brandon Bryant showcases climate-resilient, wellness-focused homes in Western North Carolina

NPS volunteers clear Hurricane Helene storm damage from Julian Price Campground. Photo by NPS volunteer B.Owens.
Local
2 months ago
Volunteers needed on Blue Ridge Parkway on Sept. 27

National Public Lands Day coincides with storm anniversary as park pushes recovery efforts

Local
2 months ago
Asheville seeks public input on Helene Recovery Plan

Draft outlines 114 projects across Buncombe County to rebuild, restore and prepare for disasters

As Mission Hospital celebrates 10 years of its LVAD program, it also looks ahead to new advancements and more lives saved
Business
2 months ago
Mission Hospital celebrates decade of LVAD care

Concert pianist among patients whose lives were extended by heart pump program

Local
2 months ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 5 of high school football

Find out how your favorite Asheville area team fared

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Jury convicts Asheville father in 12-week-old’s death

Nickolas Stephenson receives 27 to 34 years after jury convicts him of second-degree murder, child abuse

Local
2 months ago
Flood advisory issued for Buncombe County after heavy rainfall

Asheville, Woodfin, Leicester among communities under advisory

Local
2 months ago
Gov. Stein announces $86M for water projects in Helene recovery

Projects in Haywood, Buncombe, Madison, Burke and Caldwell counties aim to guard against future storms

Local
2 months ago
Big South Baseball Championship returning to Asheville in 2026

Renovated McCormick Field to host league tournament for first time since 2009

Black Mountain and Weaverville soon will decide whether to create so-called "social districts" to allow regulated "to-go" alcohol sales within specific boundaries.
Business
2 months ago
Black Mountain group highlights recovery progress nearly a year after Helene

Chamber Foundation shares new projects, resources and funding opportunities for small businesses

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