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
Plenty of Parks and Rec programs to keep you busy

Asheville Parks and Recreation has activities, special events and classes for locals of all ages to explore, connect and discover

Local
1 year ago
Caution: Hungry bears prepare for denning season

Wildlife agency offers guidance on human-bear encounters and how to avoid attracting bears

Local
1 year ago
The 828 forecast for the upcoming week

According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to fall below normal by mid-week.

Local
1 year ago
100 Years Ago: Historical events from September 1924

Here is a look at some events that helped to shape the world in September 1924

Local
1 year ago
45 people to rappel 12 stories to raise money for Special Olympics

Over the Edge is set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday at Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel

Local
1 year ago
New moveable pickleball nets being tested at Weaver Park

The nets are part of a pilot program to test the impacts of a new system on court surfaces

Local
1 year ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 2 of high school football

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Here are the scores from Aug. 30, 2024, the second […]

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Overdose Awareness Day event planned at Carrier Park

Buncombe County is partnering with SeekHealing for the Overdose Awareness Day event

Local
1 year ago
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Asheville area

Damage to trees and power lines is possible

Local
1 year ago
Council adopts 10-year plan for Asheville Parks & Recreation

The plan identifies which recreation spaces need the most work and which projects will be most beneficial to the community.