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
ART bus system gets $1.3 million from county

Asheville’s bus service received a $1.3 million boost when Buncombe County commissioners approved shifting funds to the city’s transit system.

Local
1 year ago
Part of I-40 East in Asheville to be closed for bridge work

Crews plan to close part of I-40 East to work on the eastbound bridge over Hominy Creek and Hominy Creek Road

Local
1 year ago
Weather Alert: Strong storms near Cherokee, Hendersonville

The National Weather Service said Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Hendersonville

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Need to get or file a police report? APD opens new records desk

The Asheville Police Department is opening a records desk at the Broadway Public Safety Station in north Asheville

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe County to expand jail’s drug treatment program

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office was awarded $265,000 from the state Department of Public Safety to expand its Medication Assisted Treatment program

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man charged with ethnic intimidation after fight at library

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding Michael Solomon Brocenos

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe to move backup 911 center to Woodfin Street

A $3.8 million project would move Buncombe County’s backup 911 center to 35 Woodfin St.

Local
1 year ago
Commissioners may shift transit funds to city

If Buncombe County commissioners approve, about $1.37 million in unused transportation funds could be used boost Asheville’s bus service

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Nurses’ union, hospital to return to bargaining table

With a strike looming, the community has stepped up and pledged to help union nurses

Local
1 year ago
Traffic Alert: More overnight closures planned for I-26

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has planned a series of overnight closures for Interstate 26 this week