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.

Pets
10 months ago
Pet Connection: Eddy, Portage and Hydraulic

Asheville Humane Society has three 20-day-old kittens (Eddy, Portage and Hydraulic) that will be ready for their forever homes in about five weeks.

Local
10 months ago
Federal judge orders election board to certify Riggs’ win

U.S. District Court Judge Richard E. Myers II ordered the North Carolina Board of Elections to certify results in the North Carolina Supreme Court race.

Local
10 months ago
Fishermen find body in French Broad, Woodfin police say

The body, which was wrapped in debris and mud, was recovered from the water and taken to Raleigh for examination.

Buncombe County Administration Office
Local
10 months ago
$434.7M Buncombe budget focuses on education, fire districts

The Buncombe County budget proposal now totals $434.7 million, with education, public safety and human services accounting for the bulk of spending

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Commissioners to hear report on 20 child deaths in Buncombe County

Report details the deaths of 20 children who lived in Buncombe County when they died in 2023.

Garden tools
Local
10 months ago
Garden guide: Essential tools for gardening

When working in the garden, having the right tools can make a big difference in terms of efficiency and ease.

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Asheville mayor’s cameo in HCA storm ad sparks backlash

The 30-second advertisement celebrates the work of Mission Health employees in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene

Local
10 months ago
1 lane of I-240 closed near downtown Asheville

One eastbound lane of I-240 is closed at Exit 4-B, US 74 Alt (Patton Avenue)

Edible wildflowers
Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Foraging for food: Wildflower salad

Wildflowers blooming across Western North Carolina, combined with other greens, can make for a fresh and vibrant salad.

Local
10 months ago
Garden guide: Mulch can protect plants from weeds, heat

These suppliers offer a range of mulch types and additional landscaping products