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
8 months ago
Asheville launches new public records request platform

The city of Asheville has launched a new public records request platform aimed at making the process easier, more accessible and more transparent

Local
8 months ago
Asheville’s South Slope to close for July 4 party

The city of Asheville has announced street closures and service updates ahead of the Independence Day Block Party

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Gaston County woman pleads guilty in child death case

Chantarica Nasha Matthews, 32 of Gastonia, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and multiple felony charges in connection with the death of a child

Local
8 months ago
Strong storms possible today as cold front moves through Carolinas

A cold front brings a chance for a few strong to severe thunderstorms today and tonight

Local
8 months ago
Federal storm relief could help WNC towns fix failing water systems

North Carolina officials say federal funds tied to Tropical Storm Helene recovery could help communities with long-standing water infrastructure issues.

Local
8 months ago
Asheville resumes full ART bus service as staffing improves

Asheville Rides Transit (ART) will begin ramping back up to full service starting Tuesday

Local
8 months ago
Buncombe County dispatcher remembered for kindness, service

Emergency services agencies across North Carolina are mourning the sudden loss of a Buncombe County 911 dispatcher

Local
8 months ago
N.C. Forest Service tree seedling sales begin July 1

The N.C. Forest Service will offer a wide variety of native and genetically improved tree species in its annual tree seedling sale

Local
8 months ago
Stein signs $575M recovery bill, urges visitors to ‘rediscover’ WNC

Gov. Josh Stein on Friday signed a $575 million disaster relief package aimed at accelerating recovery from Tropical Storm Helene and reviving tourism in Western North Carolina

Local
8 months ago
Not a shortcut: Drivers mistake Asheville greenway for road

Recently, a couple of drivers mistook the French Broad River West Greenway for a roadway