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.

Business
11 months ago
Best Buy Metals marks 13 years with strong service, community roots

Best Buy Metals remains focused on innovation, education and service, continuing to lead the industry while staying grounded in its values.

Local
11 months ago
Crews battle mulch fire in Swannanoa

Crews are battling a mulch fire in Swannanoa

Health & Wellness
11 months ago
State AG sues over $230 million federal cuts to health care

The U.S. DHHS notified North Carolina and other states that it was terminating more than $11 billion in health care funding

Local
11 months ago
Tips for attending Tourists games amid field renovations

Fans will have to navigate some obstacles to see the High-A affiliate of the Houston Astros at home.

Business
11 months ago
Window World of Asheville: Enhancing homes with energy-efficient products

Window World of Asheville has been providing high-quality products and expert installation to the community for more than 20 years.

Local
11 months ago
Swannanoa River Road to reopen Friday

The stretch between Biltmore Avenue and Bleachery Boulevard sustained severe damage during Tropical Storm Helene.

Local
11 months ago
Temperatures expected to flirt with record highs Friday and Saturday

Near record high temperatures are expected Friday and Saturday

news
11 months ago
Top 5 reasons Western North Carolinians are going solar

As energy costs rise and natural disasters like Helene cause damage and power outages, Western North Carolina homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits are turning to solar energy

Local
11 months ago
Black Cove, Table Rock fires almost contained

Two of the largest fire complexes in the Western North Carolina area are nearing containment

Local
11 months ago
Help shape future of Malvern Hills Park Pool: Community survey open

A rebuild of the Malvern Hills Park Pool is in the planning phase