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
Some of DMV’s 80 new examiners assigned to Asheville area offices

The newly trained employees will be stationed at driver’s license offices across the state, including several in the Asheville area.

Local
4 months ago
Damaging winds, hail a threat as storms roll into WNC

The threat of severe weather has increased across parts of the Carolinas today, according to the National Weather Service.

Local
4 months ago
Big reveal for Ecusta Trail set for next week

The Ecusta Trail, currently under construction, is expected to open in June 2025.

Local
4 months ago
Family confirms death of missing Asheville pharmacist

Dr. Daniel Highhouse, 40, was last seen around 1:30 p.m. on May 20 at the CVS pharmacy on Hendersonville Road

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Candler, Asheville men caught in Haywood drug cases

Authorities in Haywood County have arrested several individuals in connection with an ongoing drug trafficking investigation

Asheville DMV Patton Avenue
Local
4 months ago
Saturday walk-in service returns to Patton Avenue DMV office

Saturday walk-in service hours return to the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles this weekend, including at the Patton Avenue office.

Russell Stone, 52, was last seen on May 17 leaving his residence on West Keesler St., according to the Black Mountain Police Department
Local
4 months ago
Search continues for Black Mountain man

Russell Stone, 52, was last seen on May 17 leaving his residence on West Keesler St., according to the Black Mountain Police Department

Eliada Homes
Local
4 months ago
Children waiting: Eliada pleads for foster families

Eliada Homes is urgently seeking more foster families in the Asheville area

Local
4 months ago
2 Asheville parking garages to close for repairs

Asheville City Council approved a contract with Exterior Diagnostic Services, LLC, for the next phase of the city’s Parking Garage Capital Improvements project.

The Western North Carolina chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the I-26 Citizens’ Coalition met May 17 to discuss alternate designs for the Interstate 26 Connector in Asheville. (Photo credit: Sonia Marcus)
Local
4 months ago
Groups send NCDOT alternative I-26 Connector designs

The WNC chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the I-26 Citizens’ Coalition have proposed alternate designs for the I-26 Connector

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