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.

The city of Asheville will temporarily close two downtown parking decks for major repairs beginning in early August
Local
5 months ago
Wall Street Garage to close for repairs; Rankin facility fully reopens

Drivers must clear Wall Street by Friday morning; repairs expected to wrap by Oct. 10

Nicholas Honeycutt named Buncombe County Schools Principal of the Year during ceremony with students, staff, and family
Education
5 months ago
North Buncombe Middle principal surprised with county’s top honor

Nicholas Honeycutt named Buncombe County Schools Principal of the Year during ceremony with students, staff and family

Local
5 months ago
Blasting to begin at French Broad River Park for sewer project

Asheville park remains closed after storm damage; traffic and greenway detours expected during work

Local
5 months ago
Police activity closes lane on I-26 East near Brevard Road

Drivers warned to expect heavy traffic delays approaching Exit 33 in Asheville

Betty Wheeler, 56, was last seen around 2:30 a.m. Monday in the area of 1170 Dillingham Road
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
56-year-old woman reported missing in Barnardsville

Deputies release description of woman missing since early Monday morning

Local
5 months ago
Craggy Gardens set for major upgrades as parkway reopens

$1.5M project to add restrooms, trail signage and visitor center improvements

Local
5 months ago
Storm recovery shapes Buncombe County’s new parks strategy

County master plan relaunch focuses on resiliency, connectivity and community priorities

Crime & Safety
5 months ago
3 injured in late-night shootings, Asheville police say

Investigators say a red Hyundai sedan was linked to incidents on Livingston Street and Deaverview Road

Morning fog seen from from the fifth floor window of the Buncombe County Courthouse
Local
5 months ago
Fall arrives in Western North Carolina, but summer heat lingers

Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected through midweek; first freeze typically around Oct. 21

Business
5 months ago
Local homebuilder featured on ‘Build Across America’ series

Alair Homes–Red Tree’s Brandon Bryant showcases climate-resilient, wellness-focused homes in Western North Carolina

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