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
Tombstone Tales: Former slave, Union soldier buried in Asheville

George Avery, 1844-1938, who is buried in South Asheville Cemetery, was once a slave and the cemetery’s first known caretaker

Local
1 year ago
Strong storms possible through the weekend

Watch for strong afternoon storms this weekend

Police say a vandal slashed tires and scrawled graffiti on a vehicle belonging to a member of the committee that has been advocating for a downtown Business Improvement District, or "BID," overnight June 5 to 6, 2024.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Reward in vandalism cases increased to $5,000

The vandalism cases that targeted members of a task force that successfully advocated for the creation of the Business Improvement District

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
1 killed, person of interest in custody in Weaverville

The incident started as a domestic violence call, Buncombe County authorities say

Local
1 year ago
Fireworks pose threat as drought conditions spread

According to the N.C. Drought Advisory Council, pretty much all of North Carolina is experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
By the numbers: Closer look at Mission nurses’ negotiations

A nurses’ strike could be looming at Mission Hospital.

Housing
1 year ago
Buncombe County property record cards to be mailed soon

Residents need to verify that the information the county has about their property is correct

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
La Pantera 97.3 FM brings new beat to Asheville radio scene

Asheville Media Group launched the city’s newest radio station — La Pantera 97.3 FM — Wednesday morning

A class and collective action lawsuit filed last month against HCA Healthcare accuses the company of not properly compensating employees.
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
‘Nobody wants strike to be the end goal’ nurse says

Mission Nurses United and Mission Hospital are still trying to negotiate a new contract

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Video adds more detail to fight at anarchist seminar

Video circulating on social media shows a little more of what happened when a fight broke out at West Asheville Library