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.

Business
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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

Local
2 weeks ago
Buncombe board adopts Strategic Plan, tackles budget, food insecurity

Commissioners approve contracts for recreation upgrades, expand conservation efforts and reappoint tax collector

Business
2 weeks ago
Costco project near Enka/Candler gets new hearing date

25-acre project that includes new road connections to go before Asheville Technical Review Committee on Nov. 17

Local
2 weeks ago
Shelters open for Asheville area unhoused residents as cold arrives

Winter Shelter and Code Purple programs run through April to keep unhoused residents safe

Local
2 weeks ago
Mystery behind Asheville’s ‘Vote Witch’ signs revealed

Local entrepreneur says signs promote handmade fragrance brand, not politics

Community
2 weeks ago
Asheville groups come together to feed families for Thanksgiving

From free sit-down dinners to turkey giveaways, dozens of local organizations are helping ensure everyone has a place at the table

Local
2 weeks ago
Winter blast expected to hit the Asheville area next week

Forecasters warn of 20- to 30-degree temperature drop, strong winds and possible mountain snow after a mild week

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