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
The 828 weather forecast for the upcoming week

Rain chances will continue next week with highs in the low- to mid-80s

Education
1 year ago
How families can get ready for a new school year

Parents and children can work together to ensure a smooth transition back to the classroom

Local
1 year ago
Line break sends water, debris shooting into air

105.9 the Mountain’s Rizzo got video of the water shooting into the air

Education
1 year ago
Hall Fletcher Elementary campus eyed for pre-K facility

The 29,000-square-foot building with 18 classrooms and space for 268 students would cost about $20.4 million.

Local
1 year ago
Commissioners recap: EMS base/library facility would have $30M price tag

Buncombe County commissioners had a full agenda at their meeting Tuesday

Local
1 year ago
Committee created to look at short-term rental rules

The move comes after the Buncombe County Planning Board decided in April to defer action on an amendment and study the issue further

Education
1 year ago
Follow form and function when outfitting dorm rooms

With a little creativity and some design tips, a dorm room can become a space in which a student can be proud.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Mission nurses take complaints to hospital sidewalk

Chants of ‘HCA is a liar” were met with people honking their horns in support as they drove by

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Mission Hospital nurse accuses union of fostering fear

“Patient safety is not an issue at Mission,” says a nurse who did not want to be identified because of a fear of retaliation

Local
1 year ago
Schools, short-term rentals on Buncombe County agenda

Buncombe County commissioners have a busy agenda set for Tuesday’s meeting