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
North Asheville Little Leaguers to play in national tourney

North Asheville players Addison Greene and Eleanor Austin have been chosen to play in the Maria Pepe Little League Baseball Legacy Series

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
State finds Mission Hospital in compliance after months of scrutiny

The hospital faced a June 5 deadline to correct noncompliance issues or risk termination of its Medicare provider agreement.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Did a man return a stolen car after using it in a break-in attempt?

Authorities say the person took a vehicle from a local dealership and then used it in a break-in attempt at Omni Grove Park Inn.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Arden man charged with taking indecent liberties with a child

An Arden man is accused of taking indecent liberties with a child

Local
1 year ago
Geysers on Patton Avenue? Crews flushing new water lines

Call it an old faithful public works project. Crews are flushing the new 24-inch water line to prepare it for service, city officials said.

Local
1 year ago
DMV office on Patton Avenue to open on Saturdays

Walk-in hours are set to resume this weekend at 16 North Carolina DMV offices, including the one on Patton Avenue in Asheville.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Two women stabbed during altercation at Asheville apartment

Two women were stabbed during an altercation with another person on Atkinson Street in Asheville on Sunday.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Asheville man pleads guilty to trafficking, possession of ghost gun

A man who has already racked up numerous felony convictions pleaded guilty last week to gun and drug charges.

Local
1 year ago
Do look up! Racing balloons could stray across our skies

The annual Atlantic Balloon Race is underway, as balloons took off from Helen, Ga., in a sprint to the coast.

Housing
1 year ago
Homeless shelter opens in West Asheville as learning series continues

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Homelessness has long been a hot topic in Asheville with […]