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
Democrats, voting groups: Bid to toss out NC ballots is an attack on democracy

The fight in the nation’s ninth most populous state over the Supreme Court seat is being considered in two court systems.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Crime blotter: Safecracker, peeping, explosion investigations

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

Local
1 year ago
828 roundup: Presidential visit, Rabbit Rabbit lawsuit

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

Local
1 year ago
Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ while visiting North Carolina

“FEMA has been a very big disappointment,” the Republican president said.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Asheville water tests mostly clean, report shows

Of flush samples from Asheville water customers, five showed detectable levels of lead, but only two exceeded the action level, city officials said.

Local
1 year ago
Traffic Alert: Swannanoa said to be Presidential visit location

If you plan to get out around midday Friday, maybe reconsider, because President Donald Trump’s planned visit is likely to snarl traffic.

Local
1 year ago
It has begun: 6 planets align, 7th to join the parade soon

Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune – are visible now. In late February, they will be joined by Mercury.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Flu causes visitor restrictions at Asheville area hospitals

Visitor restrictions will remain in place until reported flu-like activity decreases.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Senior Living Series: Tips to help combat the winter blues

The best way to maintain a positive attitude is to start with the basics, said Kimberly Bailey, a Life Plan Community Nurse with Givens Home First

Local
1 year ago
NC among 22 states suing to stop Trump’s order blocking birthright citizenship

North Carolina’s Jeff Jackson is among attorneys general from 22 states suing to block President Donald Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship