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.

Waves of rain left some minor street flooding at low points in roadways, as on Smokey Park Highway, on Saturday afternoon, May 4, 2024, in West Asheville, N.C.
Local
11 months ago
Flood warnings, advisories issued across Asheville area

Steady rain across the area this weekend has prompted flood warnings and advisories in the Asheville areas.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
828 crime blotter: Deadly assault, stolen vehicle, scams

Here are some of the highlights, according to social media posts and news releases.

Local
11 months ago
Fatal Asheville crash still under investigation

The investigation into the fatal crash is ongoing, police said

Local
11 months ago
Change in Buncombe County garbage haulers to happen next week

FCC Environmental Services will become the garbage and recycling hauler for unincorporated areas of Buncombe County on Jan. 2.

Local
11 months ago
Rain in the forecast for the Asheville area

The weekend looks to be a wet one, according to the National Weather Service

FEMA center Asheville Mall
Local
11 months ago
Don’t miss the Jan. 7 deadline to apply for FEMA help

The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is just days away

Winter emergency car kit
Local
11 months ago
Winter emergency kit: What should you keep in your car?

Having the right items in your vehicle during the winter can be essential for safety and comfort

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Christmas Eve shooter targets occupied vehicle

The shooting happened about 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, in the Rose Hill Road area of the Reynolds community

Local
11 months ago
$100 billion in disaster relief in government spending bill

The money comes after Tropical Storm Helene hit Western North Carolina in late September, devastating the Asheville area.

Local
11 months ago
After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, Gov. Cooper focuses on wins

N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper is wrapping up 24 consecutive years in statewide office — the first 16 as attorney general