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.

FEMA center Asheville Mall
Housing
9 months ago
FEMA aid tops $445M for Asheville area’s Helene recovery

To date, FEMA has approved aid for 159,726 Asheville-area households

Downtown Asheville
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Steps toward hope: NAMIWalks highlights mental health care

“Our goal is to meet people where they are — whether they’re in crisis or simply need someone to walk beside them.” — NAMI Executive Director Robin Payne said.

City of Asheville
Business
9 months ago
HUD OKs Asheville’s $225M Disaster Recovery Action Plan

HUD has approved the city’s plan for using $225 million in federal funding for Tropical Storm Helene disaster recovery. Now what?

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Break-in suspect found hiding in closet at scene

Michael Lynn Turnbough was arrested after being found hiding in a closet at the scene of a break-in.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Candler man convicted of 2nd-degree murder

Eric Jeron Wilson was accused of shooting Jeremy Greer in 2023.

Local
9 months ago
Asheville City Soccer Club opens home slate this weekend

All home games will kick off at 7:30 p.m., except for the May 24 doubleheader

Local
9 months ago
Earthquakes not uncommon in Asheville area

Did you know the largest was a magnitude 5.2 event in 1916 that was centered near Skyland?

Local
9 months ago
Rain triggers landslides in Bat Cave

Along with the recent rain came landslides, including several in the Bat Cave area.

A and collective action lawsuit filed last month against HCA Healthcare accuses the company of not properly compensating employees.
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Community urged to attend meeting about Mission Health tonight

Concerned about HCA and Mission Hospital? Share your concerns during a meeting with the independent monitor tonight.

Black Mountain welcome sign
Local
9 months ago
Black Mountain calls special meeting of town council

The budget for 2025-26 and the golf course are on the agenda.