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: Denali

Denali is a big, sweet boy (96 pounds) looking for his forever home.

Local
10 months ago
Want to help shape Swannanoa’s future?

Residents are urged to join Buncombe County officials and the Swannanoa Grassroots Alliance next week to talk about what’s next for Swannanoa.

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Tennessee fugitive arrested after standoff in Haywood County

Henry Dean Clark faces multiple charges in Tennessee, including sexual contact with a minor

Local
10 months ago
Wildfire updates: Rain helps containment efforts

The wet weather pattern is expected to persist throughout the week, aiding firefighting efforts across Western North Carolina.

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Man who fired gun in dispute over stolen dog gets prison time

A Buncombe County man will serve at least 6 years in custody after pleading guilty in firearm and drug case

Duke Energy crews were kept busy on May 8, 2024, after storms caused power outages throughout the region.
Local
10 months ago
Hundreds of Buncombe residents without electricity

As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, some 1,847 Duke Energy customers in Buncombe County were without electricity.

Local
10 months ago
NCDOT meeting set to discuss Transylvania County roundabout

A meeting has been set for NCDOT officials to discuss plans for a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 276 and Cascade Lake Road.

Local
10 months ago
Wildfire updates: Crews improve containment of WNC blazes

Rain this week could help firefighters battling blazes in Western North Carolina.

Local
10 months ago
Wet week ahead for Asheville area

Rain is expected on and off throughout the week

Local
10 months ago
Woman dies hours after meth arrest, Buncombe County officials say

Geneva Daniels, 57, was pronounced dead at Mission Hospital on Saturday, April 19.