×

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
Pet Connection: Maui

If you’re looking for a sweet boy who loves to play and cuddle, check out Maui.

Local
1 year ago
Women’s history and Givens Communities share a theme

Mrs. Marion Givens (1887-1973) was a philanthropist and benefactor, who had an estate off Sweeten Creek Road in Asheville with her husband Dr. Maurice Givens

Local
1 year ago
Fire danger high, burn ban in effect for Asheville area

The Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued an open burning ban because of extreme fire danger conditions, including low humidity and gusty winds.

Local
1 year ago
‘Health care and benefits are not being cut,’ VA secretary says

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins discussed employee cuts during a visit to the Asheville VA hospital

Local
1 year ago
Head to Henderson County libraries get answers to FEMA questions

Henderson County Public Libraries will be hosting Disaster Recovery Fairs this month.

Western North Carolina Nature Center Director Chris Gentile
Education
1 year ago
WNC Nature Center reopens almost 6 months after Helene

The Western North Carolina Nature Center reopened Monday months after Tropical Storm Helene destroyed roads and the main bridge to the facility.

Business
1 year ago
Philadelphia tradition debuts for St. Patrick’s Day at West Village Market

Irish Potato candy was neither invented in Ireland nor is it made from potato.

Local
1 year ago
Town hall gets rowdy as crowd demands answers from Congressman Edwards

Thousands crowded Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College’s Ferguson Auditorium on Thursday night, demanding answers from U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (NC-11).

Education
1 year ago
WCU students help protect Riverside Cemetery’s past after Helene damage

Riverside Cemetery, which is part of Asheville’s parks system, was closed after Tropical Storm Helene because of damage and debris.

Local
1 year ago
Helene cleanup, assessments underway at Riverside Cemetery

More than 100 graves suffered damage from falling trees at Riverside Cemtery during Tr4opuical Storm Helene.