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
2 weeks ago
Moving closure on I-40 near Tennessee line causes delays

Barrier wall repairs expected to affect both directions

Icicles on rocks along the Blue Ridge Parkway
Local
2 weeks ago
Dry, cold air holds in Asheville before rain moves in Thursday

Rain expected Thursday into early Friday, with slight chance of wintry mix in higher elevations

Local
2 weeks ago
Asheville residents weigh in on riverfront recovery after Helene

Additional meetings scheduled as recovery planning continues after tropical storm damage

Mountains ice
Education
2 weeks ago
School delays in the Asheville area

Extreme cold prompts school delays in some mountain counties

Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
NCDHHS offers free apps to support recovery during holidays

Connections App Offers Peer Support for Individuals in Recovery; Companion App Helps Families Stay Connected

Housing
3 weeks ago
Property tax deadline approaches for Buncombe County homeowners

Payments due Jan. 5 to avoid interest; office closed for holidays

Local
3 weeks ago
Scattered power outages hit Asheville area as temperatures drop

Duke Energy and Haywood Electric report outages affecting nearly 300 customers

Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Missing 18-year-old found dead in Candler

Mother and sister of Joseph Rose plead for information as authorities seek answers

Local
3 weeks ago
Arctic front brings bitter cold, wind to Asheville area

Temperatures plunge from 60s to below freezing as advisories take effect in the mountains

Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Buncombe County commissioner files to run for district attorney

Martin Moore, a former public defender, says he will prioritize violent crime prosecutions and community-based solutions

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