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
Rain in the forecast for the Asheville area

The weekend looks to be a wet one, according to the National Weather Service

FEMA center Asheville Mall
Local
1 year ago
Don’t miss the Jan. 7 deadline to apply for FEMA help

The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is just days away

Winter emergency car kit
Local
1 year ago
Winter emergency kit: What should you keep in your car?

Having the right items in your vehicle during the winter can be essential for safety and comfort

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Christmas Eve shooter targets occupied vehicle

The shooting happened about 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, in the Rose Hill Road area of the Reynolds community

Local
1 year ago
$100 billion in disaster relief in government spending bill

The money comes after Tropical Storm Helene hit Western North Carolina in late September, devastating the Asheville area.

Local
1 year ago
After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, Gov. Cooper focuses on wins

N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper is wrapping up 24 consecutive years in statewide office — the first 16 as attorney general

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Biden commutes death sentence of Asheville murderer

President Joe Biden has commuted the death sentence of Richard Allen Jackson, who killed Karen Styles in 1994.

Local
1 year ago
Set the tone for the holidays with this beloved seasonal beverage

Many celebrants would insist no holiday season get-together is complete without eggnog

news
1 year ago
Christmas in WNC: No snow in the forecast

Looks like Christmas is going to be warm and sunny.

Local
1 year ago
Where’s Santa Claus? Radar shows him getting closer to Asheville

Check out this story to follow Santa’s journey!