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.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Biden commutes death sentence of Asheville murderer

President Joe Biden has commuted the death sentence of Richard Allen Jackson, who killed Karen Styles in 1994.

Metro holiday cocktails
Local
11 months ago
Set the tone for the holidays with this beloved seasonal beverage

Many celebrants would insist no holiday season get-together is complete without eggnog

news
11 months ago
Christmas in WNC: No snow in the forecast

Looks like Christmas is going to be warm and sunny.

Metro Santa and his sleigh
Local
11 months ago
Where’s Santa Claus? Radar shows him getting closer to Asheville

Check out this story to follow Santa’s journey!

news
11 months ago
Fletcher man killed by deputy; daughter found safe

A Fletcher man who was last seen earlier this month with his daughter was shot and killed Friday, Dec. 20, in Haywood County.

Local
11 months ago
New slope failure will delay reopening of I-40

Another chunk of asphalt fell away from an eastbound lane of I-40 in the Pigeon River Gorge last, which will delay the reopening of the interstate.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
828 crime blotter: Camper theft, passing a school bus

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

Local
11 months ago
828 roundup: A shooting, a stabbing, flood-damaged parks

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from 828newsNOW this week.

news
11 months ago
Attempted murder charges added in Candler shooting

More charges have been filed in a shooting that sent a woman to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

Winter weather
Local
11 months ago
Clouds, snow could make travel dicey later today

Be careful if you’re going to be out this afternoon or tonight