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
Arden man sought in child sex assault case

Jose Arnoldo Gutierrez, 46, of Arden is charged with indecent liberties with a minor.

Local
11 months ago
Be flexible with those holiday dishes, West Village Market owner says

Punch and 7-layer dip may be the perfect solution to making something for everyone at a party or get-together.

Santa Pals is the longest-running Christmas charity in Asheville and surrounding areas.
Local
11 months ago
Santa Pal gives toys, food, coats to hundreds in Asheville area

Santa Pals is the longest-running Christmas charity in Asheville and surrounding areas.

Snow Alexander
Local
11 months ago
More snow on the way to Asheville area

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for several counties in Western North Carolina

Local
11 months ago
Crossnore Communities for Children reflects on resilience, gratitude after Helene

Crossnore’s dedication to hope and healing continued without pause, ensuring that children and families in their care received the support they needed.

Health & Wellness
11 months ago
NC’s Medicaid expansion hits enrollment goal about a year ahead of projections

More than 600,000 people have enrolled in North Carolina’s Medicaid coverage for low-income adults about a year after the program’s expansion

Money Buncombe County Helene recovery
Local
11 months ago
Commission recap: Helene recovery funds, Continuum of Care update

Buncombe County commissioners approved disaster rental assistance funding and reallocated COVID funds to help with Helene recovery

Education
11 months ago
Report on possible school districts merger due by end of year

Recommendations about a merger between Asheville City and Buncombe County schools is due to the General Assembly in February.

Metro blood donations
Health & Wellness
11 months ago
Here’s how you can boost blood supply in Asheville area

In the Asheville area, there are several opportunities to donate blood during the holiday season

news
11 months ago
U.S. 70 bridge in Swannanoa to reopen tonight

An average of 16,000 vehicles per day crossed the U.S. 70 bridge in Swannanoa before Helene, NCDOT officials said