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.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
YWCA of Asheville to host Health and Wellness Open House

The event will offer an opportunity to explore various wellness options in a “welcoming and inclusive environment”

Local
1 year ago
Local businesses named 2024’s Best of Asheville in community contest

Check out the 2024 Best of Asheville winners!

Local
1 year ago
Storms rattle Asheville area

Western North Carolina is being hit with rain, thunderstorms and lots of warnings, watches and advisories.

City of Asheville
Local
1 year ago
City of Asheville to host career fair Thursday

Get job tips and feedback and enjoy food and music

Local
1 year ago
MISSING: Woman last seen camping near Wesser Bald Fire Tower

Debra Ann Broker was last seen the morning of Sept. 9

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
2 arrested after technology leads police to 2 stolen cars

The Asheville Police Department’s License Plate Reader system sent two alerts over the weekend.

Education
1 year ago
Nesbitt Discovery Academy named a National Blue Ribbon School

Nesbitt Discovery Academy is one of only 356 schools across the country to be named a National Blue Ribbon School this year

Local
1 year ago
McCormick Field coming undone

The $38.5 million project to bring the facility in line with Minor League Baseball’s Professional Development League standards has started.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Asheville police redraw three patrol districts

The changes are expected to improve response times

Local
1 year ago
Drilling work to begin next week in French Broad River

The preliminary work in the river is required to complete the design of the bridge for the I-26 Connector projector