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
12 months ago
Buncombe County man accused of looting from Helene victims

Deputies recovered four stolen firearms, stolen IDs and credit cards belonging to the victims after executing search warrants in the case

Local
12 months ago
Overnight closure planned for I-26 East near Asheville

During the closure, crews will shift traffic from old asphalt to new concrete between Brevard Road and the bridge over the French Broad River

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Asheville police request public’s help after shooting

One person was reported to have been found at Mission Hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound

Business
12 months ago
Make your family’s Christmas tree hunt a magical experience

Whether you’re a local or visiting the Asheville area for the holidays, a trip to a Christmas tree farm is a quintessential holiday activity

Business
12 months ago
Biltmore offers $20 WNC Strong discount

The WNC Strong discount is available through Dec. 19 and is for new Candlelight Christmas Evening reservations only

Business
12 months ago
SPONSORED: West Village Market is all about food and community

West Village Market is an independent natural food store community-based and rooted in Asheville.

Local
1 year ago
Winter Weather Advisory issued for parts of Western North Carolina

There’s also a wind advisory in effect for Buncombe County

Local
1 year ago
Asheville ‘selfie bear’ released into the wild

The cub was rescued by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission staff in a nearby retention pond and taken to a state-licensed rehabilitation facility

Local
1 year ago
Is Asheville about to get first snow of season?

A snow drought in Asheville dating to 2022 could end later this week.

US 70 bridge Swannanoa Helene flooding
Local
1 year ago
Road Report: U.S. 70 bridge may open by end of month

The 290 roads that remained closed include a section of U.S. 70 in Swannanoa where floodwaters swamped the bridge