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.

Local
10 months ago
Pet Connection: Toofer

Toofer is a gentle 6-year-old looking for her forever home.

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Candler family gets new well … almost 7 months after Helene

Xylem Watermark, Hometown H2O and Water Well Trust put in a well for a Candler family on Tuesday.

A large metal sculpture depicting a man riding a wheeled pig or dog while carrying a six-shooter and a bouquet of flowers stands at the entrance to the Burton Street community's Peace Gardens & Market.
Local
10 months ago
Strangeville: Large metal man riding a pig-dog in West Asheville

The metal sculpture stands at the entrance to the Burton Street community’s Peace Gardens & Market.

Road Closed sign
Local
10 months ago
I-40 West in Asheville to be closed this weekend

The primary detour will route traffic onto I-240 West starting at Exit 53B.

Local
10 months ago
Officials detail $1.6B Helene recovery effort in WNC

More than 3 million cubic yards of storm debris have been removed from WNC waterways in the months following Helene

Local
10 months ago
Residents question transparency, impact of I-26 Connector changes

The new design elevates I-26 above Patton Avenue.

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Emergency child care volunteers bring relief to WNC families

National Emergency Child Care Network provides immediate child care services to families who are experiencing an emergency.

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Owen Pool Community Care Station to close at end of April

Buncombe County is partnering with the community to support access to showers and laundry services.

Local
10 months ago
Swannanoa River Road bus stops to reopen May 4

The remaining bus stops along Swannanoa River Road will resume service Sunday, May 4.

Local
10 months ago
Multi-agency resource center in Hendersonville is moving

The multi-agency resource center at the Blue Ridge Commons complex will move to a new location next week