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
4 months ago
Leaf-peeping and stargazing top weekend forecast for WNC

Saturday offers the best weather for outdoor activities in the Asheville area before Sunday rain

Local
4 months ago
12 rehabilitated bear cubs released into North Carolina wild

The state’s pioneering cub rehabilitation program gives orphaned bears a second chance at life in the mountains and coastal plains

Business
4 months ago
Asheville City Council shelves downtown social district plan

Officials say proposal doesn’t align with post-Helene recovery goals or neighborhood quality-of-life priorities

Community
4 months ago
Marshall named key site in state’s flood recovery effort

New floodplain restoration project aims to safeguard homes and businesses hit by Helene

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
2 students hit by vehicle at Buncombe County bus stop

Driver returned to scene after brief departure; both students hospitalized with minor injuries, officials say

Community
4 months ago
Haunts, hayrides & fun: Your guide to Asheville’s spooky season

From haunted trolleys and ghost tours to family-friendly festivals and fall farm fun, WNC is alive with Halloween spirit

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Asheville area optometrist weighs telehealth trade-offs

State optometry board moves to tighten rules as lawmakers, corporate telemedicine firms and doctors clash over standards

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
4 hospital systems face off over expansion in Asheville area

AdventHealth, Mission, Novant and UNC Health systems file competing applications for 129 new beds

A new tower-style playground at Stephens-Lee Community Center, donated through the Superior HOPES program, gives children a safe place to play and symbolizes hope and resilience as Asheville continues recovery from Tropical Storm Helene.
Local
4 months ago
Asheville pushes ahead with Helene recovery projects

Council moves forward on projects to rebuild homes, boost business and restore community spaces

Adam Howell, a coin maker and founder of Countdown Treasure, says a glass jar containing $26,250 worth of American Gold Eagle coins is hidden somewhere in the Blue Ridge — and it’s “in plain sight.”
Local
4 months ago
$26K in gold hidden in Blue Ridge Mountains spurs treasure hunt

Charlotte entrepreneur Adam Howell launches Countdown Treasure to blend adventure, technology and Helene relief

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