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
Nearly a year after Helene, some WNC roads still limited to local traffic

While Bat Cave, Chimney Rock and Lake Lure are reopening to visitors, closed roads remain a challenge

Local
3 months ago
Crash on I-40 near Candler snarls traffic

Wreck causes backups on side roads

Education
3 months ago
Study smarter, not harder: Tips for the new school ear

Learning how to study effectively is critical to academic success

Local
3 months ago
Stormy week: WNC faces rain, beaches flirt with Hurricane Erin

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms expected through Tuesday night, with potential for flash flooding

From left, Marshall Mayor Aaron Haynie, Portland, Texas, Mayor Pro Tem Green, Asheville City Councilwoman Maggie Ullman, Kerrville, Texas, Mayor Pro Tem Brenda Hughes, Avery County Commission Vice Chairman Dennis Aldridge, Kerrville, Texas, Mayor Joe Herring, Lake Lure Mayor Susan Pritchett and Portland, Texas Mayor Skurow.
Local
3 months ago
Asheville area officials take flood recovery lessons to Texas

Meeting with local officials, they exchanged strategies for disaster preparedness and community resilience

Nearly a year after Tropical Storm Helene wreaked havoc on Western North Carolina, the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department is on track to finish a much-anticipated construction and remodeling project at its main station in Buncombe County.
Local
3 months ago
Firefighters weather storm, loss while renovating station

Flooding, tragedy delayed major remodeling project at Fairview Volunteer Fire Department

Community
3 months ago
Buzzing into action: Asheville’s pollinator classes return

Those seeking certification must complete all 12 classes and participate in an outreach event and a habitat project

Asheville is gearing up for its annual bike and pedestrian data collection.
Community
3 months ago
Asheville wants volunteers to track bike, pedestrian activity

Annual counts help guide transportation improvements and measure multimodal trends

Patrick Tucker Wood, of Weaverville is being held without bond at the Buncombe County Detention Facility.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Weaverville man charged after deadly shooting

The victim was found at a home on Old NC 20 Highway

Arts & Culture
3 months ago
A feast for the senses: HarvestFest and more coming to WNC

Check out these upcoming bluegrass events, activities and seasonal tastings

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