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.

Education
6 months ago
Pack Library celebrates National Trails Day with week of events

Pack Memorial Library is marking National Trails Day with a weeklong series of events designed to celebrate the area’s natural heritage

Local
6 months ago
Solar storm may bring northern lights to Asheville area

Auroras may be visible across the Carolinas and northeast Georgia on Sunday night

Arts & Culture
6 months ago
Swannanoa Family Fest to debut June 7 at Grovemont Park

The free community event will feature live music, creative activities and entertainment for all ages.

Local
6 months ago
Some of DMV’s 80 new examiners assigned to Asheville area offices

The newly trained employees will be stationed at driver’s license offices across the state, including several in the Asheville area.

Local
6 months ago
Damaging winds, hail a threat as storms roll into WNC

The threat of severe weather has increased across parts of the Carolinas today, according to the National Weather Service.

Local
6 months ago
Big reveal for Ecusta Trail set for next week

The Ecusta Trail, currently under construction, is expected to open in June 2025.

Local
6 months ago
Family confirms death of missing Asheville pharmacist

Dr. Daniel Highhouse, 40, was last seen around 1:30 p.m. on May 20 at the CVS pharmacy on Hendersonville Road

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Candler, Asheville men caught in Haywood drug cases

Authorities in Haywood County have arrested several individuals in connection with an ongoing drug trafficking investigation

Asheville DMV Patton Avenue
Local
6 months ago
Saturday walk-in service returns to Patton Avenue DMV office

Saturday walk-in service hours return to the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles this weekend, including at the Patton Avenue office.

Russell Stone, 52, was last seen on May 17 leaving his residence on West Keesler St., according to the Black Mountain Police Department
Local
6 months ago
Search continues for Black Mountain man

Russell Stone, 52, was last seen on May 17 leaving his residence on West Keesler St., according to the Black Mountain Police Department

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