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 French Broad River seen from Craggy Bridge near Alexander
Local
2 weeks ago
Rare freeze forms on French Broad River near Asheville

Sustained subfreezing temperatures lead to partial river freezing, a phenomenon seen only a few times in decades

Pisgah Piper, Brevard’s resident prognosticating white squirrel, predicted a late winter during the town’s 12th annual White Squirrel Day, held virtually this year because of snowy conditions.
Community
2 weeks ago
Brevard’s white squirrel prognosticator calls for late winter

Pisgah Piper delivers the forecast during the 12th annual White Squirrel Day

Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Authorities: Poisoning at family dinner left one dead

Henderson County Sheriff Lowell Griffin says case involves alleged poisoning and deaths in two counties

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Education
2 weeks ago
Students challenge state after early voting sites cut at NC universities

Lawsuit alleges state election officials created “unjustifiable obstacles” for student voters at Western Carolina University, UNC Greensboro and NC A&T

Local
2 weeks ago
Social media reports describe icy, untreated roads across Asheville area

Facebook users warn of ice, snow-covered secondary roads and limited plowing across Buncombe County

Asheville Public Works crews worked through the night to clear Priority 2 roads.
Local
2 weeks ago
Slick roads lead to crashes across Buncombe County

Officials warn of ice on secondary roads and ask drivers to use extreme caution

Local
2 weeks ago
Power outages hit Asheville area as Duke Energy calls for conservation

About 1,400 customers affected between Leicester and Alexander; restoration expected by late morning

Arts & Culture
2 weeks ago
People at Work: Tattoo artist builds career from lifelong passion for art

Michael McCarthy has spent 30 years honing his craft, blending creativity with tradition

Local
2 weeks ago
Bitter cold, black ice greet Asheville area this morning

Forecasters warn of hazardous driving conditions, hypothermia risk across Western North Carolina

Local
2 weeks ago
Asheville, Buncombe County to open on delayed schedules

Offices to open late Monday as transit, sanitation and facilities face disruptions

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