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
1 year ago
Reparations, Coxe Ave. project, booze on council agenda

Asheville City Council will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday in Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall

Local
1 year ago
The 828 forecast for the upcoming week

Expect much warmer temperatures to return to the area next week.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Mission nurses’ strike vote happens this week

Nurses will vote over four days — starting Sunday, Aug. 25 — on whether to authorize union leaders to call a strike

Local
1 year ago
Essentials for the ultimate tailgate experience

Just about any locale can be a great place for fans to gather before seeing their favorite team play in person

Local
1 year ago
Wall Street climbing wall taken down

The city is getting the property ready for a new tenant

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Old Fort man faces numerous charges after pursuit

The man had 11 outstanding warrants for failure to appear

Local
1 year ago
Carrier Park’s new playground a place to slide, swing, explore

City officials announced Tuesday the new playground at Carrier Park had opened

Local
1 year ago
Commission recap: Short-term rental committee set

Here’s a look at what happened at the Buncombe County Board of Commissioner’s meeting Tuesday

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
3rd annual HarvestFest set for this weekend

Proceeds from the event that honors local farmers will go to the ASAP Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables program

Local
1 year ago
What you need to know about voting in the General Election

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Election day is just around the corner! North Carolina voters […]