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
The 828 forecast for the week

Cooler temperatures are in the forecast next week, with highs in the 70s.

Education
1 year ago
Back to school: Time to get kids up to date on vaccines

Parents may schedule appointments at the Buncombe County Department of Public Health or take kids during walk-in hours

Local
1 year ago
Tombstone Tales: A resort, the Civil War, a book and 2 cemeteries

Cornelia Henry’s diaries describe life in the Asheville area while her husband William Henry was fighting in the Civil War

Local
1 year ago
$105 million contract awarded for southern section of I-26 Connector

The southern section will run from the Smokey Park Highway interchange on I-40 to the I-26 interchange

Local
1 year ago
Fashion statement: 828views from the Trump rally

Here’s a closer look at some of the outfits and items spotted at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Asheville

Local
1 year ago
Football season about to kick off in mountains

Here’s a team-by-team schedule of this season’s games

Local
1 year ago
Trump speech bounces from economy to VP Harris

Former president touts cuts in energy costs, blasts Biden/Harris policies

Education
1 year ago
App will let parents track their kids’ school buses

Parents will be able to see where their children’s buses are in real time.

Asheville Regional Airport
Local
1 year ago
Prepare for heavy traffic near airport because of Trump rally

Check traffic reports and flight information before heading to airport