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.

Education
1 year ago
Protests over Israel and Gaza lead to first skirmishes at UNC Asheville

A fight broke out Sunday between demonstrators and counter-protesters at UNC Asheville.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Even on a cloudy day, the Blue Ridge Parkway puts on a show

No matter the season or weather, the 469-mile parkway offers a slower pace and many areas to stop, look and take photos.

Business
1 year ago
Buncombe County might extend crypto-mining moratorium

Next week, Buncombe County commissioners will consider extending an expired moratorium on cryptocurrency mining.

This photo provided by NASA shows an Eta Aquarid meteor streaking over northern Georgia on April 29, 2012. The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Astronomers say it should be visible in both hemispheres. (B. Cooke/Marshall Space Flight Center/NASA via AP)
Education
1 year ago
Here’s how to watch the meteor shower — if clouds cooperate

The trail of debris Halley’s comet left behind is expected to put on a show this weekend as the Eta Aquarids meteor shower.

Blue Ridge Parkway construction, February 2024.
Local
1 year ago
Blue Ridge Parkway bridge over I-26 almost connected

The final pour of concrete on Thursday night is expected to connect both sides of a new Blue Ridge Parkway bridge over I-26.

Business
1 year ago
Novant Health plans medical center on Long Shoals Road

Novant Health wants to build a 26-bed cancer-focused hospital — Novant Health Asheville Medical Center — on a 24-acre site on Long Shoals Road.

A class and collective action lawsuit filed last month against HCA Healthcare accuses the company of not properly compensating employees.
Business
1 year ago
Lawsuit claims HCA not properly paying Mission Hospital employees

A federal lawsuit filed April 25, 2024, accuses HCA Healthcare of changing the timecards of Mission Hospital employees.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
2 men arrested near downtown Asheville on gun and drug charges

Asheville police arrested two men on gun and drug charges in separate incidents Tuesday, April 30.

Local
1 year ago
Voters trickle in as early voting in Republican runoff continues

Early in-person voting is underway, but only a handful of local voters have turned out for the Republican runoff for lieutenant governor and state auditor.

Brandon Lee Kerley
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Buncombe County man pleads guilty in motorcycle theft case

Brandon Lee Kerley will spend 22 to 36 months in prison after pleading guilty to numerous charges related to stolen motorcycles.