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.

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Local
4 months ago
Final tasks of I-26 project to brings weeks of overnight closures

Most detours will direct passenger and commercial vehicles to U.S. 25 as an alternate route during the closures.

Water is seen outside the banks of the Swannanoa river in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Swannanoa, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Local
4 months ago
You can help map Swannanoa River damage

Work is underway on a plan to restore a 6.6-mile stretch of the Middle Swannanoa River, from the outskirts of Black Mountain west to Warren Wilson College.

Entertainment
4 months ago
What to do this weekend in the 828: June 13-15

From an alien festival to board games and tattoos to concerts and Father’s Day events, there are plenty of options for fun this weekend in the Asheville area.

Local
4 months ago
Unsettled weather pattern brings rain, flood threat to region

A subtropical air mass is expected to return Thursday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to the area.

Local
4 months ago
Air Force vet Moe Davis to challenge Edwards in bid for Congress

Moe Davis, a U.S. Air Force veteran and former chief prosecutor at Guantanamo Bay, has announced his candidacy for Congress

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
From gardens to plates: Asheville’s edible parks help feed the city

Residents can explore Asheville’s edible landscapes via an interactive map that highlights food-producing locations.

Local
4 months ago
Pisgah Legal, partners offer free legal advice to Helene victims

Western North Carolina residents affected by Helene can receive free legal assistance Wednesday through a dedicated disaster recovery hotline.

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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Man sentenced in child kidnapping, sex assault case

Brendan Christopher Poole, 26, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree kidnapping in the abduction and sexual assault of three juveniles

Local
4 months ago
Marshall police resume traffic enforcement as downtown reopens

As downtown cleanup continues and businesses reopen in Marshall, parking and traffic enforcement will resume stricter monitoring, police said

Local
4 months ago
Asheville named one of the best small U.S. cities for food and drink

Asheville and Greenville were the only towns in the Carolinas to make Food & Wine’s list of Top Small US Cities for Food and Drink

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