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
Pet Connection: Walt

Walt is a sweet senior looking for a forever home.

Duke Energy Outage Map
Local
3 months ago
Power outage affects hundreds in western Buncombe County

A power outage that began early Wednesday morning is affecting hundreds of customers in the Candler and Enka communities

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Detention officer fired after DWI, open container charges

According to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, Detention Officer Tauqullia King was charged on June 13.

FILE - Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., questions Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services, as he testifies before the Senate Finance Committee during his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file)
Local
3 months ago
Activists rally tonight in Hendersonville to oppose ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Grassroots organizers across North Carolina will hold coordinated vigils at 6 p.m. Tuesday, urging U.S. Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd

Local
3 months ago
Crash closes stretch of I-26 East near Brevard Road near Asheville

A vehicle crash has closed a section of Interstate 26 East in Buncombe County, backing up traffic.

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Body found near Hemphill property in Black Mountain

Police said the death appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no known threat to the public.

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Buncombe, Asheville to get more than $3M from opioid settlement

The estimated payout for Buncombe County is $3.1 million, while the city of Asheville is expected to get almost $300,000.

Local
3 months ago
Scattered showers, storms hang around through Thursday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms — some possible severe — are expected to develop across the Asheville area today.

Housing
3 months ago
NC launches $807M housing program for Helene recovery in WNC

The Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program will prioritize low-to-moderate income families whose homes were damaged by Helene.

Education
3 months ago
UNCA’s plans for the woods include stadium, mixed-use housing

UNCA’s South Campus project includes plans for housing and a multi-purpose stadium

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