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
Arctic front to bring dangerous cold, high winds to Asheville area

Brief warmup ends as wind chills fall below zero Sunday into Monday

school bus weather closures
Education
2 months ago
School delays in the Asheville area

See which schools are delaying the start of classes

Warren Haynes
Community
2 months ago
Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam keeps Asheville at its heart

Warren Haynes reflects on the festival’s growth, community roots and its commitment to giving back

Business
2 months ago
Proposed Costco draws mixed reactions in Asheville

Retail project promises hundreds of jobs and tax revenue, but critics worry about impact on small businesses and industrial zoning

Local
2 months ago
Snow, high winds shut down large stretches of parkway, Smokies

Advisories remain in effect as cold temperatures keep mountain roads slick

Local
2 months ago
Disabled vehicle backs up traffic on I-240 in Asheville

Right eastbound lane closed near Exit 3B; delays expected until 9 a.m.

Education
2 months ago
Asheville area school delays

See which schools are delaying the start of classes because of weather conditions

Business
2 months ago
Buncombe County gets $979K grant for Swannanoa sidewalks

Funding will repair and extend sidewalks in Beacon Village to improve safety and support local businesses

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Buncombe County man gets probation in child exploitation case

Investigators say a cyber tip sparked the probe into child sexual abuse material

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