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
Heavy rain, ice, freezing rain could bring flooding to Asheville area

Flood, winter advisories issued for Western North Carolina

Local
1 year ago
I-40 in Pigeon River Gorge to reopen March 1, officials say

Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge near the Tennessee line is set to open by March 1

Local
1 year ago
Flood threats and freezing rain in forecast for Asheville area

National Weather Service issues Winter Weather Advisory for Western North Carolina.

Local
1 year ago
Stay alert! Heavy rain likely in Asheville area this week

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Next week is going to be a wet one in […]

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Police blotter: Fatal crash, embezzlement, break-ins

Here are some of the highlights, according to social media posts and news releases.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Juvenile killed in shooting at Weaverville Walmart

Authorities called it an isolated incident and said there was no threat to the community.

Local
1 year ago
828 roundup: Love, protests and radio

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

Local
1 year ago
State Republicans move to block AG’s power to sue Trump

Senate Bill 58, filed Wednesday, would prevent Attorney General Jeff Jackson from joining any lawsuits against President Donald Trump’s executive orders.

Local
1 year ago
‘No threat found’ after bomb scare at McDowell County Courthouse

Authorities are investigating a bomb threat at McDowell County Courthouse in downtown Marion

Business
1 year ago
Rekindle the Love project aims to lure tourists back to Asheville area

The video project features a heart and several Asheville area businesses.