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.

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Man charged with arson in Asheville motel fire

Vacant Mountaineer Inn damaged; suspect held without bond

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Hendersonville police captain fired; SBI investigating

Internal complaint alleged misuse of off-duty employment, department says

Education
1 week ago
Asheville area school closings and delays

Find out which schools are still being impacted by snow, ice and hazardous travel conditions

Construction crews rebuilding a bridge in the Pigeon River Gorge are also creating new bat habitat as part of a first-of-its-kind project in North Carolina.
Local
1 week ago
On I-40, a bridge rebuild makes room for bats

North Carolina transportation project incorporates bat habitats into new retaining wall in Pigeon River Gorge

Local
1 week ago
High wind watch issued for Asheville area

Gusts up to 65 mph possible from Friday evening through Saturday, forecasters say

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
New emergency alert system launches in Buncombe County

Rave replaces CodeRED following cyberattack; sign-up information coming soon

Community
1 week ago
Canton residents warned of water loss, service interruptions

Officials ask residents to report signs of leaks, including pooling water or unusually low pressure

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Icy conditions prompt continuances for minor traffic, administrative cases

No “called and failed” orders will be issued for Thursday appearances, Buncombe County DA’s office says

Local
2 weeks ago
Drivers warn of black ice as crashes close lanes across Asheville area

Black ice reported on highways and secondary roads; crashes shut roadway lanes across the area

Education
2 weeks ago
Schools delay classes as light snow moves through Asheville area

light accumulations and patchy black ice expected during the morning commute

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