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.

Pets
1 year ago
From a simple dog walk to a stroll through Central Bark

Central Park in Asheville celebrated its grand opening Saturday.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
APD still digging out from ‘staffing crisis,’ down 63 positions

Even with an officer shortage, lower violent crime and property crime stats are “a testament to how far we’ve come,” APD’s new deputy chief says.

Local
1 year ago
ELECTION RESULTS: Weatherman, Boliek top vote-getters in GOP runoff primaries

In runoffs to decide Republican nominees, Hal Weatherman held a commanding lead for lieutenant governor while Dave Boliek led for state auditor

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Sean Aardema moves into role of deputy chief at APD

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Sean Aardema has held many positions since joining the Asheville […]

Local
1 year ago
No ID yet on man found dead along Asheville’s McDowell Street

“There was no initial indication of foul play,” an Asheville police spokesman said. Police have not released the identity of the 41-year-old man found dead along McDowell Street.

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
Community support pushes Sly Grog toward reopening

About 2 1/2 years since a devastating fire, the Sly Grog Lounge plans a grand reopening for May 17.

Business
1 year ago
Asheville Beer Week events include more than tasty brews

Asheville Beer Week runs May 16 to 26 with beer, food, music, demonstrations, panel discussions and more.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
AdventHealth celebrates judge’s decision on new 67-bed hospital

A North Carolina administrative judge has upheld the state’s decision to award AdventHealth the Certificate of Need to build a 67-bed hospital in Buncombe County.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man arrested in assault at Aston Garden Apartments

Kaseem Carltrelle Simmons, 29, was arrested Thursday afternoon while leaving an apartment complex on Spruce Hill Court.

Business
1 year ago
Former classmates recall desegregation efforts in downtown Asheville

The F.W. Woolworth Co. Building is a locally significant landmark for its design as well as its importance as a site of local civil rights activism in the 1960s.