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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.

Local
3 months ago
Fire danger high across Asheville area amid drought conditions

Officials urge residents to avoid burning as wildfire risk increases in western counties

Community
3 months ago
Asheville artists want to turn milk jugs into community art

Five Points neighbors invite residents to help build towering corn sculpture

Arts & Culture
3 months ago
Asheville council considers holding Parkside for arts facility

Proposal aims to engage local neighborhoods before any final decisions are made

Local
3 months ago
Asheville airport launches support drive for unpaid TSA workers

Community encouraged to donate gift cards to help officers during government shutdown

Local
3 months ago
Dry, windy conditions raise risk of wildfires in Asheville area

Outdoor burning discouraged as cold front brings dry air to the region

Local
3 months ago
Henderson County orchard blooms with Tulip Blossom Days

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard opens u-pick tulip fields as spring arrives; other Asheville-area spots offer seasonal color

Asheville City Soccer Club will host One Knoxville SC on March 31 in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup at Greenwood Field
Local
3 months ago
Asheville City to face One Knoxville in Open Cup showdown

Match at Greenwood Field carries chance to reach Round of 32

Shana McDowell says she never planned a baking career, but 17 years later her shop produces hundreds of cakes every month
People at Work
3 months ago
People at Work: Asheville cake maker says the joy is in the decorating

Shana McDowell says she never planned a baking career, but 17 years later her shop produces hundreds of cakes every month

Outdoors
3 months ago
Hikes of WNC: Wildflowers light up trails across Asheville area

From Craggy Gardens to Graveyard Fields, hikers can find vibrant blooms at varying elevations. Check out our list of wildflower hiking trails.

MANNA coolers
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
‘Symbol of rebirth’: MANNA opens new freezer after Helene

Food bank expands cold storage by 233% as monthly food assistance visits top 200,000

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