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.

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.

Brendan Christopher Poole
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

Pisgah Conservancy Trail Loop
Local
4 months ago
Help name 20-mile loop connecting Brevard and Pisgah Forest

Have the perfect name in mind? Submit your idea and you could be part of local trail history!

Local
4 months ago
Public meeting set for Yancey County bridge replacements

The NCDOT will host a public meeting June 11 to discuss plans to replace three Yancey County bridges damaged by Tropical Storm Helene.

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