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
Asheville’s first all-abilities playground nearly ready to open

The Murphy-Oakley playground, designed for people of all abilities, is set to open June 25.

A white squirrel in Brevard
On The Town
1 year ago
So many weekend events: What’s a white squirrel to do?

There’s simply too much to do this weekend as Western North Carolina jumps into the summer season — and honors the fallen on Memorial Day.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man and six vehicles hit in shooting at Asheville apartment complex

Police are investigating a shooting on Granada Street that left a man injured and six vehicles damaged.

Education
1 year ago
Head Start in limbo as Housing Authority explores options

A request for proposals for child care services has sparked concerns about the future of Head Start classes in Asheville public housing facilities.

Education
1 year ago
Hendersonville, county in tug of war over school officer funding

Funding for school resource officers at four schools in Hendersonville is up in the air.

Local
1 year ago
Veteran Stand Down event, Memorial Day service planned

Several events planned for this week and next are aimed at veterans the those who honor them.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Black Mountain man pleads guilty in rape case

A Black Mountain man will spend at least four years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree forcible rape on Monday

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man charged in Amboy Road convenience store robbery

Logan Lee Booth was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and taken into custody on Friday, May 17, Asheville police said.

Pets
1 year ago
Asheville woman turns tragedy into a healthy dog food mission

Christie Willett is an educator and animal nutritionist with a mission to make healthy pet food and coach others on how they can do it, too.

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
AFTER THE FIRE: Doors open at Sly Grog Lounge tonight

The Sly Grog Lounge, a local hangout closed since a fire in December 2021, is set to reopen tonight.