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
Cold-weather car hacks for Asheville area drivers

As temperatures drop across the Blue Ridge, here’s how to prevent frozen windows, protect your vehicle and stay road-ready all winter long

Local
3 months ago
828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results

Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared

Community
3 months ago
Asheville-area holiday events light up the season

From parades to markets, festive lights and community celebrations — WNC is getting into the spirit of the holiday season

Road Closed sign
Local
3 months ago
Plan ahead: Weekend travel disruptions hit Asheville area

Snow and ice shut parkway, while bridge work and detours slow I-40 and I-26 traffic

Local
3 months ago
From 70s to snowflakes: Asheville’s weather set for wild weekend swing

Warm start Friday will turn into midwinter cold by Monday morning — with a chance of mountain flurries

This image provided by NASA/European Space Agency shows an image captured by Hubble of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on July 21, 2025, when the comet was 277 million miles from Earth. (NASA/European Space Agency via AP)
Education
3 months ago
3I/ATLAS: Comet or extraterrestrial visitor?

UNC Asheville, Harvard and NASA scientists see a natural phenomenon, not alien tech

Business
3 months ago
Buncombe County rallies to support families during federal funding gap

Food donations, market tokens, and volunteer efforts aim to ease SNAP and energy program delays

Food & Drink
3 months ago
Feast without the fuss: Asheville’s Thanksgiving dining guide

Local restaurants are serving everything from classic turkey dinners to gourmet spreads — whether you’re dining in or taking out

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Residents invited to help shape design of new Oakley Fire Station 9

City of Asheville hosting open house Nov. 17 to gather feedback on public safety complex plans

Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Health insurance rates in North Carolina to jump nearly 29% in 2026

Commissioner Mike Causey urges residents to research options as federal subsidies expire and health care costs climb

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