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.

Buncombe County Helene Resource Center
Community
4 months ago
Helene recovery enters new phase in Buncombe County

Buncombe County has shifted toward long-term recovery and support for residents impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.

Cameron Antonio Jefferies
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Buncombe County man gets 9-13 years in fentanyl case

Cameron Antonio Jefferies pleading guilty to multiple drug charges, including trafficking fentanyl

Local
4 months ago
Pet Connection: Alphonse

Alphonse, a 3-year-old mixed-breed dog, is looking for his forever home through the Asheville Humane Society.

Local
4 months ago
NWS: Damaging winds, heavy rain threaten region this afternoon

Some storms may produce torrential rainfall, with localized amounts exceeding 2 inches in the Asheville area.

Local
4 months ago
Goodwill fire rekindles briefly as officials probe cause

A report from West Buncombe Assistant Chief Jared Gudger said 207,900 gallons of water was shuttled by tankers to the scene.

Business
4 months ago
Gov. Stein visits Clyde, touts downtown revitalization efforts

“Western North Carolina is open for business.” — Gov. Josh Stein

Local
4 months ago
1 dead, 3 rescued in separate Pisgah Forest incidents

Burke County search and rescue teams responded to three separate emergencies across Pisgah National Forest in a 24-hour period

Business
4 months ago
Hearing set for proposed 51-acre mine in Bakersville

Horizon 30 has submitted application No. 61-22 to operate Carter Quarry, a construction aggregate mine that would span 50.8 acres with a proposed excavation depth of 550 feet

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Traffic stop turns into pursuit, ends in arrest on Patton Avenue

A Burnsville man was arrested Monday afternoon after fleeing a traffic stop in Asheville, striking two vehicles and leading troopers on a brief pursuit

Local
4 months ago
UPDATE: Strong storm moving through Buncombe County

Western North Carolina is in for a sweltering stretch of weather this week, with high temperatures and daily chances of strong to severe thunderstorms

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