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
5 days ago
Warmest temperatures in weeks arrive across Asheville area

Forecasters track midweek rain and a small chance of wintry weather in the mountains

A smoke column was visible south of the Winding Stairs area, according to a USDA Forest Service photo released Monday.
Local
5 days ago
Crews gain ground on 80-acre fire in Nantahala National Forest

Fire near Winding Stairs Gap reaches 30% containment as weather may help slow spread

Health & Wellness
5 days ago
Mission Hospital points to CMS plan amid calls for accountability

Hospital says CMS accepted enhanced plan following Immediate Jeopardy designation

Health & Wellness
6 days ago
Community raises concerns over patient discharges at Mission Hospital

Calls grow for HCA CEO to meet with Asheville officials after Immediate Jeopardy finding

Local
6 days ago
Warm spell brings springlike feel to Asheville area

Dry weather holds through Tuesday before rain and cooler air move in midweek

Local
6 days ago
Wildfire burns in Nantahala National Forest in Macon County

Crews work to contain Winding Stairs Alpha Fire near U.S. 64; public urged to avoid area

UNCA coach Joel Williams
Education
6 days ago
UNC Asheville track coach Joel Williams dies

Williams led Bulldogs program for more than 18 years, including five seasons as head coach

Buncombe County Crime Scene Investigator Anna Garrett
Business
6 days ago
People at Work: Inside Buncombe County’s crime scene lab

Investigator Anna Garrett describes the science, stress and realities behind forensics

Local
1 week ago
Canton urges water conservation as tank levels slowly recover

Officials warn additional leaks could trigger more service disruptions

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Off-duty Asheville officer charged with DWI, child abuse, resisting officer

Asheville Police Department says internal investigation is underway