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.

Business
6 months ago
Window World of Asheville: Enhancing homes with energy-efficient products

Window World of Asheville has been providing high-quality products and expert installation to the community for more than 20 years.

Local
6 months ago
Swannanoa River Road to reopen Friday

The stretch between Biltmore Avenue and Bleachery Boulevard sustained severe damage during Tropical Storm Helene.

Local
6 months ago
Temperatures expected to flirt with record highs Friday and Saturday

Near record high temperatures are expected Friday and Saturday

news
6 months ago
Top 5 reasons Western North Carolinians are going solar

As energy costs rise and natural disasters like Helene cause damage and power outages, Western North Carolina homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits are turning to solar energy

A firefighter watches a helicopter as he works a backburn to control the Black Cove Fire Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Saluda, N.C. (AP Photo/Allison Joyce)
Local
6 months ago
Black Cove, Table Rock fires almost contained

Two of the largest fire complexes in the Western North Carolina area are nearing containment

Local
6 months ago
Help shape future of Malvern Hills Park Pool: Community survey open

A rebuild of the Malvern Hills Park Pool is in the planning phase

Business
6 months ago
Blossman Gas and Appliance: Providing propane solutions across 16 states

Blossman Gas & Appliance has served as a one-stop shop for propane needs since its founding in 1951.

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Digital trail leads to arrest in child exploitation case

Kevin Michael Davidson has been charged with three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

FILE - The Black Cove Fire burns, March 26, 2025, in Saluda, N.C. (AP Photo/Allison Joyce, File)
Local
6 months ago
Wildfire updates: Containment increases with rainfall

Cooler temperatures and recent rainfall have helped crews get a better handle on wildfires burning across WNC

Business
6 months ago
Madden’s Ace Hardware: A staple for home improvement in Asheville

For more than a decade, Madden’s Ace Hardware has been a trusted resource for Asheville residents tackling home improvement projects both big and small.

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