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
2 weeks ago
Icy roads force remote learning, closures across Asheville area

Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools shift to online instruction; A-B Tech remains closed

Local
2 weeks ago
NOON UPDATE: Asheville area in a deep freeze

Dangerous road conditions, subzero wind chills and power outages reported across the region

A view from the Pisgah Inn webcam Saturday afternoon.
Local
2 weeks ago
Blowing snow, fierce winds expected overnight in Asheville area

Temperatures plunge into single digits with hazardous travel and outage concerns through Sunday in Western North Carolina

Local
2 weeks ago
1 p.m. UPDATE: Snowfall adds up across Asheville area

Wind chills as low as minus 30 degrees expected in the mountains

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
1 seriously injured in West Asheville shooting, police say

Late-night dispute escalated to gunfire; investigators say no ongoing threat to public

Education
2 weeks ago
Icy road concerns prompt early release for Asheville City Schools

District cites potential hazardous travel conditions for students and staff

Local
2 weeks ago
Struggling after Helene? Free tax help could boost your refund

Pisgah Legal Services assists Asheville area residents with disaster-related deductions and unclaimed credits

Community
2 weeks ago
Asheville issues parking, transit, shelter alerts as storm looms

City activates Emergency Operations Plan as snow approaches

Education
2 weeks ago
Buncombe County Schools to dismiss early ahead of winter storm

Winter Storm Warning begins at 4 p.m.; buses and student drivers to leave early for safety

Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Mission Hospital faces federal sanctions for third time in two years

CMS cites “immediate jeopardy” after state inspection, hospital says it is addressing deficiencies to protect patient safety

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