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 days ago
Police activity closes lane on I-26 East near Brevard Road

Drivers warned to expect heavy traffic delays approaching Exit 33 in Asheville

Betty Wheeler, 56, was last seen around 2:30 a.m. Monday in the area of 1170 Dillingham Road
Crime & Safety
4 days ago
56-year-old woman reported missing in Barnardsville

Deputies release description of woman missing since early Monday morning

Local
4 days ago
Craggy Gardens set for major upgrades as parkway reopens

$1.5M project to add restrooms, trail signage and visitor center improvements

Local
4 days ago
Storm recovery shapes Buncombe County’s new parks strategy

County master plan relaunch focuses on resiliency, connectivity and community priorities

Crime & Safety
4 days ago
3 injured in late-night shootings, Asheville police say

Investigators say a red Hyundai sedan was linked to incidents on Livingston Street and Deaverview Road

Morning fog seen from from the fifth floor window of the Buncombe County Courthouse
Local
4 days ago
Fall arrives in Western North Carolina, but summer heat lingers

Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected through midweek; first freeze typically around Oct. 21

Business
4 days ago
Local homebuilder featured on ‘Build Across America’ series

Alair Homes–Red Tree’s Brandon Bryant showcases climate-resilient, wellness-focused homes in Western North Carolina

NPS volunteers clear Hurricane Helene storm damage from Julian Price Campground. Photo by NPS volunteer B.Owens.
Local
4 days ago
Volunteers needed on Blue Ridge Parkway on Sept. 27

National Public Lands Day coincides with storm anniversary as park pushes recovery efforts

Local
4 days ago
Asheville seeks public input on Helene Recovery Plan

Draft outlines 114 projects across Buncombe County to rebuild, restore and prepare for disasters

As Mission Hospital celebrates 10 years of its LVAD program, it also looks ahead to new advancements and more lives saved
Business
4 days ago
Mission Hospital celebrates decade of LVAD care

Concert pianist among patients whose lives were extended by heart pump program