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
Community takes fight over local outfitter to commissioners

About 10-20 people are expected to ask the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to save French Broad River Outfitters at Hominy Creek

Local
1 year ago
The 828 forecast for the upcoming week

According to the National Weather Service, next week will be another hot one but with some rain possible

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Injury recovery tips for seniors

For those over the age of 60, the process of recovering from injury can be especially lengthy

Lifestyle
1 year ago
828viewsNOW: Murals, graffiti add whimsy, color to area

There are murals whose characters seem to leap off buildings and graffiti that urges the imagination to run wild

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man dies after Saturday evening altercation, police say

A person of interest was taken into custody after a man was killed in fight at an Asheville apartment complex

Local
1 year ago
French Broad Outfitters forced to close Hominy Creek spot

Almost 1,600 people have signed a petition to save French Broad Outfitters at Hominy Creek

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Asheville man found guilty of ‘drug-facilitated sexual assault’

An Asheville man was sentenced to more than 6 months in jail after being found guilty Thursday of secret peeping and misdemeanor sexual battery

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Tips for staying cool without going broke this summer

Summer heat is settling in, but it doesn’t mean you have to empty your wallets to stay cool.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
As strike looms, websites set up to help Mission nurses

Several donation websites have been set up to help Mission Hospital nurses as a strike looms

Local
1 year ago
NCDOT work causes congestion near transfer station

Roadwork near the Buncombe County Transfer Station is causing traffic congestion and delays