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
4 months ago
Power and peril: Fire risks behind everyday devices

From e-bikes to EVs, lithium-ion batteries are powering modern life — but one spark or puncture can turn convenience into catastrophe. Asheville’s fire experts explain how to stay safe

Local
4 months ago
I-26 closing overnight near Blue Ridge Parkway starting Sunday

NCDOT to detour traffic in both directions as crews dismantle old bridge near Asheville

Local
4 months ago
Lake Lure continues refill as restoration work advances after Helene

Town officials say the lake has reached 968 feet and will rise gradually to support ongoing recovery projects

Community
4 months ago
Buncombe County wants residents to help shape first Pedestrian Plan

New steering committee will guide vision for safer, more connected walking routes in unincorporated areas

Arts & Culture
4 months ago
The healer who writes horror: An Asheville author’s double life

Chiropractor blends science, art and imagination — channeling discipline and empathy into his practice and his prose

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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
UPDATE: Mills Gap Road reopens after fatal crash

Police urge drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes

Local
4 months ago
PHOTOS: Beauty endures amid Helene’s damage in Cataloochee Valley

Park crews restore access to key sites as recovery continues in one of North Carolina’s most beloved mountain valleys

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Fewer ER visits for respiratory illnesses reported in Asheville area

State data show declines in COVID-like and flu-like symptoms across Western North Carolina

Local
4 months ago
Armadillos expand across North Carolina, new map shows

Sightings now reported in more than 28 counties, including Buncombe, officials say

Local
4 months ago
828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results

Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared

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