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
Crews rebuild Blue Ridge Parkway slope near Ferrin Knob Tunnel

Crews are working to stabilize a damaged mountainside near the Ferrin Knob Tunnel on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Local
3 months ago
Heat builds across Carolinas; advisory possible Tuesday

Temperatures will continue to climb Monday across the Carolinas, with hot and humid conditions expected to intensify through the week

Metro fireworks
Entertainment
3 months ago
July 4 festivities planned for the Asheville area

Wherever you are in Western North Carolina, it will be hard to miss an Independence Day celebration. Check out this story for some options.

Local
3 months ago
Hiker airlifted after fall at waterfall in Western North Carolina

Officials said about 30 to 35 emergency personnel were involved in the rescue of a person who fell roughly 35 to 40 feet at a waterfall Sunday

Local
3 months ago
From Asheville to NYC, radio host carries names of the lost to Gracie stage

Melanie Wilkinson received a Gracie Award for her coverage and community response following the devastating impacts of Tropical Storm Helene.

Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, June 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Local
3 months ago
US strikes 3 Iranian sites; ‘right decision,’ Tillis says

The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, directly joining Israel ’s war.

Local
3 months ago
Crews battle mulch fire near Incinerator Road in Canton

Fire crews from several agencies are battling a large mulch fire near Incinerator Road

Local
3 months ago
North Carolina sees end of months-long drought

The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council map showed no areas of the state experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions

FILE - North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein delivers the State of the State address at the Legislative Building, March 12, 2025, in Raleigh N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Gov. Stein vetoes conceal carry, immigration bills

Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a bill that would have allowed most adults 18 and older to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training

Local
3 months ago
Hot, muggy weather to intensify in Asheville area as summer begins

Summer officially arrived Friday with hot and increasingly humid weather expected through next week.

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