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.

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1 year ago
Driver in fatal crash identified, was going 90 mph

Ryan Ricky Houston, 41, has been identified as the driver of the wrong-way vehicle in a crash that killed a former police chief

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Woman in crash died from stab wounds, authorities say

The Asheville woman was in a vehicle driven by Ryan Ricky Houston that crashed on Interstate 40 on Thursday night

Local
1 year ago
Meeting set to discuss Wilma Dykeman Greenway extension

The 1.3-mile extension will provide an important northern connection in the larger trail network

Local
1 year ago
Asheville mom among those fighting Oregon wildfire

Jenifer Bunty is one of 31 forest service members from Pisgah and Nantahala national forests or the Forest Supervisor’s Office in Asheville who are fighting fires out West

Local
1 year ago
The 828 weather forecast for the upcoming week

Another week with widespread rain has improved drought conditions across Western North Carolina

Local
1 year ago
Tips for maintaining a lawn routinely roamed by pets

When pets use the yard and rest on the lawn, you’ll need to eliminate products that can be harmful to them.

Local
1 year ago
Former Marshall police chief killed in crash

Boone was killed in crash involving a person authorities believe was a wanted fugitive

Local
1 year ago
828 roundup: Mission Health, condemned houses and other top stories

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from 828newsNOW this week.

Local
1 year ago
828 Road Report: ‘Tentative’ overnight I-26 closures planned

Overnight closures for I-26 East are ‘tentatively’ planned this week, pending weather conditions

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Asheville man convicted of second-degree murder

The shooting happened in a parking lot under the Jeff Bowen Bridge in the early morning hours of June 13, 2021