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.

Rain downtown Asheville
Local
11 months ago
Rain, warmer temperatures expected this week in Asheville area

Warmer temperatures and rain are on tap for the Asheville area for the first part of the week.

news
11 months ago
Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Helene

The eastern hellbender was submitted for federal protection Friday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

news
11 months ago
Cooper, Stein file suit over law that strips governor-elect of powers

Senate Bill 382 is a “direct infringement on the Governor’s law enforcement powers in plain violation of our Constitution,” the suit says

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Buncombe County deputies investigate Candler shooting

Sheriff Quentin Miller says deputies have received information that may help identify a suspect in the shooting

Local
11 months ago
Asheville area under Winter Weather Advisory

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of the area through noon Sunday.

828 roundup
Local
11 months ago
828 roundup: ‘Packhorse librarian,’ Second Gear, FEMA

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

Local
11 months ago
Search continues for father, daughter missing from Fletcher

Michael Shope and Altani “Ani” Dotsikas were last seen Dec. 3, 2024, at a motel on Underwood Road.

Local
11 months ago
Food box giveaway planned for next week at WNC Ag Center

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Food Lion and MANNA FoodBank have partnered to provide holiday food supplies.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
828 crime blotter: Gun at school, ‘genius’ thief, robbery suspect

Here are some of the highlights from recent arrests made by Asheville area authorities, according to social media posts and news releases.

People look at the flooding on U.S. 70 in Swannanoa. The bridge seen here near Interstate 40 exit 55 was damaged in the storm.
Local
11 months ago
257 roads still closed almost 3 months after Helene

The dozens of closed roads in North Carolina include portions of major routes and several state highways