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.

Mount Pisgah
Local
8 months ago
Typical summer weather brings heat, afternoon storms

Forecasters call for a typical late June day in the Asheville area with scattered storms this afternoon

Local
8 months ago
Former Tourists pitcher suspended for 80 games

Former Asheville Tourists pitcher Julio Rodriguez has been suspended 80 games without pay after testing positive for Nandrolone

Local
8 months ago
Buncombe County to add debit, credit card processing fees

Buncombe County will begin applying processing fees to certain credit and debit card transactions for county services starting July 1

Local
8 months ago
Dog rescued from burning home in Asheville

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Local
8 months ago
USGS warns of lingering landslide dangers after Helene

“Understanding landslides and knowing what to look for can save lives.” USGS research social scientist Sara McBride

Local
8 months ago
Elk encounters prompt safety warning in Maggie Valley area

The Wildlife Commission is working with local officials in and around Maggie Valley to promote public awareness and safety.

Local
8 months ago
FEMA to end on-site help at Buncombe disaster center

FEMA is ending its in-person operations at the community resource center in Buncombe County on June 30

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Swain County sheriff accused of assault, sexual battery, corruption

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran was suspended Friday after being arrested on multiple criminal charges

Local
8 months ago
Weather alert issued for Buncombe, Haywood counties

People in Buncombe and Haywood counties were urged to monitor the weather as storms began forming Friday afternoon

Local
8 months ago
1 dead, 2 injured in fiery collision on I-40 near Asheville

One person was killed in the fiery crash that closed part of Interstate 40 on Thursday afternoon