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
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation funds reopenings during shutdown

Three popular sites in North Carolina and Virginia reopen with foundation support as roadwork and recovery continue along the parkway

Local
4 months ago
Mild start to week before front brings rain, cooler air

Scattered showers possible along I-26 corridor; fall-like temperatures expected by Thursday

Local
4 months ago
Asheville native sparks Panthers’ rally

The A.C. Reynolds alum Dowdle rushed for 206 yards and a touchdown as Carolina erased a 17-point deficit for a 27-24 win over Dolphins

Business
5 months ago
Buncombe County students gain skills for high-demand jobs

Career and technical education courses, internships and industry partnerships give students real-world experience in trades and STEM fields

Local
5 months ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 6 of high school football

Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared

Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Mistakenly released Buncombe detainee back in custody

Sheriff’s Office apologizes, calls incident ‘serious institutional failure’

Community
5 months ago
Asheville releases survey results in city manager search

Residents cite Helene recovery, housing and homelessness and economic growth as top concerns

Health & Wellness
5 months ago
Asheville gears up for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event

Walk in Pack Square highlights survivors, loved ones and hope for a cure

Local
5 months ago
Cruso gets first emergency siren in countywide flood safety plan

Haywood County begins rollout of 18 sirens to bolster flood alerts in southern communities

Local
5 months ago
Tourism funds boost Buncombe recovery with $12.4M in new projects

Eight initiatives include new sports facilities, museum expansion and Swannanoa park

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