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
Man with multiple warrants arrested in Buncombe County

Antonne Dewillard Smith Jr. was arrested at a house on Asheville’s Blanton Street

Local
1 year ago
Crooked Creek Fire burns 220 acres, evacuations lifted

No injuries or fatalities have been reported in the Crooked Creek Fire.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
91-year-old Asheville man guilty of misdemeanor sexual battery

Shi Ying Kuai was accused of assaulting a woman during an acupuncture treatment at his home office.

Local
1 year ago
FEMA closes Disaster Recovery Center at Asheville Mall, opens 2 others

According to FEMA reports, officials have so far approved $328 million for 147,000-plus households and individuals beginning their recovery.

Local
1 year ago
Crooked Creek Fire grows to 200 acres, 5% contained

Gusty winds are pushing the fire, making it difficult to control.

Local
1 year ago
What Trump’s funding freeze could mean for Asheville area

An ordered funding freeze for federal grants and loans could impact North Carolina residents

Business
1 year ago
Pratt & Whitney to expand operations, add 325 jobs in Asheville

The company’s expansion project will create 325 jobs and include an additional investment of $285 million in Asheville

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
2 accused of using drugs with child in car arrested after missing court

Two people accused of using drugs with a child in the back seat of a vehicle have been arrested for failing to appear in court

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
California teen named suspect in McDowell High shooting hoax

Authorities believe a 16-year-old in Sacramento, California, made the calling warning of an active shooter at McDowell High last week

Local
1 year ago
Sessions set up to help farmers navigate Helene recovery process

One-day Agriculture Recovery Centers are planned to help North Carolina farmers recover from Helene damage.