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.

Business
1 year ago
Asheville seeks manager for new downtown district

The BID is expected to provide supplemental services within the downtown area with a particular focus on enhanced safety and cleanliness

Local
1 year ago
The forecast for the upcoming week in The 828

Expect the heat to continue the first part of the week.

Local
1 year ago
828viewsNOW: Fall has officially arrived

Here’s a look around Western North Carolina as fall officially gets underway.

Local
1 year ago
828 roundup: Politics, traffic headaches dominate the week’s headlines

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

Local
1 year ago
Tombstone Tales: ‘Strong southern female voice’ buried in Asheville

Olive Tilford Dargan, known for her poetry and tales of North Carolina textile strikes, is buried in Green Hills Cemetery in Asheville

Local
1 year ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 5 of high school football

Here are the scores from Sept. 20, 2024, the second week of high school football in Western North Carolina.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Antique rifle barrel causes scare in Nebo

A suspicious package at the local post office caused officials to put Nebo Elementary School in a preventative lockdown

Local
1 year ago
Fall in the 828: Celebrating the season with fun, food and drink

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Whether you’re a local or just visiting, our 828 fall […]

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Veterans Healing Farm finds a home in Mills River

The 10.81-acre property includes a house and room for year-round workshops, agritherapy and community events

Local
1 year ago
Commission recap: Shelter beds and Enka rec project get boosts

Commissioners also honored Hispanic Heritage Month and the winner of this year’s election sticker contest, approved changes to the County’s health care plan and got an HHS Board update