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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.

Asheville police officers and forensic investigators process the scene of a deadly shooting along Biltmore Avenue and Short Coxe Avenue early Sunday morning.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Asheville shooting investigation: Key questions unanswered

Police have not identified suspects, confirmed the number of shooters or said whether those responsible remain at large after the shooting that killed two people and injured seven

Asheville police officers and forensic investigators process the scene of a deadly shooting along Biltmore Avenue and Short Coxe Avenue early Sunday morning.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Asheville shooting: Police warn against false claims, loved ones ask for prayers

APD says no person of interest has been publicly identified after Biltmore Avenue shooting killed two and injured seven

A fresh salad made with raw fruits and vegetables. Health officials are urging residents to wash produce thoroughly and consider cooking it when possible as North Carolina tracks a rise in cyclosporiasis cases, including four confirmed cases in Buncombe County.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Why are Cyclospora cases increasing in NC? Health officials explain

A state veterinarian explains why tracking a parasite linked to fresh produce can be difficult

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Henderson County Cyclospora cases climb to 18 as North Carolina outbreak grows

County has reported far more cases than normal while state health officials investigate the source of 561 infections statewide

Side-by-side weather outlook maps showing severe weather potential for Tuesday (July 21, 2026) and Wednesday (July 22, 2026).
Local
2 months ago
Asheville weather: Severe storms possible Tuesday, greater risk Wednesday

Damaging winds are the main threat before a cold front brings cooler temperatures to Western North Carolina

A "Save the Woods" billboard stands along Future I-26 in Asheville, highlighting community opposition to potential development of UNC Asheville's South Campus woods.
Education
2 months ago
UNC Asheville report keeps South Campus woods in play for development

Advisory committee stops short of recommending permanent preservation, instead calling for more planning, environmental review and public input

Asheville police officers and forensic investigators process the scene of a deadly shooting along Biltmore Avenue and Short Coxe Avenue early Sunday morning.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
2 remain critical after deadly shooting on Biltmore Avenue

Asheville detectives recover a firearm, continue searching for suspects and ask witnesses to come forward

Bottles of Oak & Grist Distilling Co. spirits sit on a shelf at a local retailer. The Black Mountain distillery says it is working to address changes required by town officials related to whiskey barrel storage.
Business
2 months ago
Oak & Grist fights to stay open after Black Mountain town order

Town gives distillery 90 days to make changes; company says restrictions could threaten its future

NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES)–R Series is the Western Hemisphere’s most sophisticated weather-observing and environmental-monitoring system.
Local
2 months ago
GOES-19 outage: How it affected Asheville weather forecasts

A rare NOAA satellite disruption temporarily reduced real-time weather imagery, but Asheville-area forecasters continued tracking storms using radar and other tools

A Flock automated license plate reader camera is seen at the entrance/exit of Deaverview Apartments in Asheville.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
New NC law allows license plate readers on state highways

The state budget makes the automated license plate reader program permanent, allowing law enforcement agencies to install cameras on state-maintained roads, including major routes across Asheville area

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