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.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Louisiana man charged with abducting Leicester girl

A Louisiana man has been charged with felony abduction involving a 12-year-old girl from Leicester.

Local
1 year ago
Coming soon to a car near you — the Venus flytrap plate

The new plate will highlight the Tar Heel State’s connection to the carnivorous plant

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Shiloh residents could get help replacing lead, galvanized water pipes

Almost 600 properties in the Shiloh community will be inventoried to see if new water lines are needed

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Arrest made in ‘intentional’ hit-and-run

A Marion man has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run that authorities said was deliberate

Education
1 year ago
Summer events aim to make middle school merger easier

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — As summer winds down, kids (and their parents) are turning […]

Local
1 year ago
The 828 forecast for the upcoming week

Rain and storms are expected to continue next week

Local
1 year ago
828 Road Report: Several closures planned across WNC

Several highway projects will make traveling around Western North Carolina a little more difficult

Local
1 year ago
828viewsNOW: A look around the A–B Tech campus

From jukeboxes to trees to bridges and classrooms, Asheville–Buncombe Technical Community College campus features a variety of sights

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
What seniors should know about herbal medicines

A talk with health care providers can help shed light on herbal medicines and what they contain.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Coalition pushes for HCA to sell Mission Health

Grassroots group launches plan to get HCA Healthcare out of WNC