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
Covid-19 funds could extend Community Paramedic program

Buncombe County commissioners could allocate $514,085 in COVID funds to the Community Paramedic Collaborative.

Education
1 year ago
Pollinator celebration set for Warren Wilson College

The Pollinator Day Celebration is set for noon-6 p.m. Saturday on the campus of Warren Wilson College

Local
1 year ago
Community honors rediscovered cemetery in West Asheville

A lost West Asheville cemetery dating to the late 1800s will get a history panel Sunday night

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Pair arrested on drug charges after chase in Henderson County

The pair were jailed in the Henderson County Detention Center on numerous charges after vehicle and foot pursuits

Local
1 year ago
TRAFFIC UPDATE: Weekend I-40 closure postponed

A contractor has postponed work that would have closed a stretch of Interstate 40 this weekend.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Person of interest sought in Nebo armed robbery

MARION, N.C. (828newsNOW) — McDowell County authorities are searching for the person who robbed […]

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Monitors pressured to hold Mission accountable

The community wants answers about HCA Healthcare’s running of Mission Health

Local
1 year ago
County’s new General Services Complex built with an eye to future

The new Buncombe County General Services Complex is expected to be operating by January.

Local
1 year ago
Chess in the park: Asheville police throw down the gauntlet

People of all skill levels are welcome to play Asheville police in chess at Pritchard Park

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Teen pleads guilty to Juneteenth Festival shootings

Jawoun Deshun Hackett, 17, pleaded guilty to several felony charges related to a shooting in downtown Asheville.