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.

Business
10 months ago
A beginner’s guide to CBD, CBN and THC

Skyland Cannabis Company’s founder says about 75% of their edibles are locally made, sourcing from manufacturers within about a half-hour range.

Local
10 months ago
Several inches of snow reported around Asheville

The snowfall may have tapered off, but the Asheville area remained sunny and cold Monday morning.

Local
10 months ago
Part of Patton Avenue to be closed Wednesday night

The closure is needed because of underground utility work

Local
10 months ago
Temperatures dropping, snow falling across mountains

The Asheville area could get snow to go along with the frigid temperatures

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Gov. Stein’s executive order protects women’s reproductive freedom, privacy

“I remain committed to doing everything in my power to protect women’s freedoms and their privacy.” — Gov. Josh Stein

Local
10 months ago
MISSING: A year later and no sign of Gabriel Crow

Gabriel Thor Crow was last seen on Starnes Cove Road near Yosemite Trail.

French Broad River
Local
10 months ago
Arctic air mass to send wind chills dangerously low

Get ready — an Arctic airmass and the chance for heavy snow are in the forecast

Housing
10 months ago
NC home insurance rates increasing about 15%

The North Carolina Rate Bureau, which represents insurance companies, was seeking a 42.2% overall average increase.

Local
10 months ago
Tombstone Tales: Asheville’s unidentified mummy man

Find out about the death of Sydney Lascelles or Charles H. Asquith — a bogus nobleman, notorious swindler and bigamist

Snow in the trees in West Asheville
Local
10 months ago
Prepare for frigid and wintry conditions, National Weather Service says

Expect temperatures to be about 20 degrees below normal next week