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
6 months ago
Pet Connection: Granny

Granny is available for adoption through Asheville Humane Society.

Firefighters work to control the Black Cove Fire Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Saluda, N.C.. (AP Photo/Allison Joyce)
Local
6 months ago
Burn bans lifted across North Carolina

The statewide ban went into effect March 21 because of hazardous forest fire conditions.

Business
6 months ago
Mountain Credit Union provides personalized financial services to WNC

Mountain Credit Union is a community-focused financial institution with a strong history and a commitment to your financial well-being.

Business
6 months ago
French Broad Flooring brings premium service and expertise to Asheville

French Broad Flooring is bringing high-quality materials and expert installation services to Asheville homeowners and businesses.

Business
6 months ago
Pisgah Roofing and Restoration: Protecting homes with quality and care

Since 2016, Pisgah Roofing & Restoration has provided expert residential and commercial roofing services across the Asheville area.

Local
6 months ago
Tips for using the Polk, Henderson evacuation map

Earlier this week, officials released an interactive map to help residents track the Black Cove Complex fire and evacuation areas.

Local
6 months ago
Wildfire in Dix Creek/Leicester area grows to 50 acres

Firefighters responded to a fire in the Dix Creek area of Leicester on Wednesday afternoon.

Local
6 months ago
Wildfire evacuations: What to pack in case you have to go

People in Henderson and Transylvania counties are watching anxiously as wildfires in Polk County and Upstate South Carolina spread.

Mix 96.5 Morning Show Melanie Wilkinson has been named a national Gracie Award winner by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.
Arts & Culture
6 months ago
Asheville radio host honored for lifesaving Helene coverage

Mix 96.5 Morning Show Melanie Wilkinson has been named a national Gracie Award winner by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation

Education
6 months ago
Vending machines send students on endless adventures

Paul and Sue Romesburg donated 10 fully-stocked book vending machines to Buncombe County schools last year, with another 10 planned for this year.

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