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.

828 roundup
Local
1 year ago
828 roundup: ‘Packhorse librarian,’ Second Gear, FEMA

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from 828newsNOW this week.

Local
1 year ago
Search continues for father, daughter missing from Fletcher

Michael Shope and Altani “Ani” Dotsikas were last seen Dec. 3, 2024, at a motel on Underwood Road.

Local
1 year ago
Food box giveaway planned for next week at WNC Ag Center

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Food Lion and MANNA FoodBank have partnered to provide holiday food supplies.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
828 crime blotter: Gun at school, ‘genius’ thief, robbery suspect

Here are some of the highlights from recent arrests made by Asheville area authorities, according to social media posts and news releases.

People look at the flooding on U.S. 70 in Swannanoa. The bridge seen here near Interstate 40 exit 55 was damaged in the storm.
Local
1 year ago
257 roads still closed almost 3 months after Helene

The dozens of closed roads in North Carolina include portions of major routes and several state highways

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man accused of child sex offenses in Asheville in 2016 arrested

Juan Jose Bernal-Ramirez was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under no bond.

Helene damage Swannanoa 12-10-24 (1)
Local
1 year ago
Here’s where to get help removing Helene debris from your property

More than 1,100 property owners have applied to have disaster debris removed from their property through the Private Property Debris Removal Program

Education
1 year ago
2-hour delays at some schools because of road conditions

Some area schools will be operating on a two-hour delay Thursday because of road conditions

Helene damage Swannanoa 12-10-24
Business
1 year ago
More ways to get FEMA help in Asheville area

Check out this story for information about the types of help FEMA is offering Helene victims and how to apply

Education
1 year ago
Number of homeless students soars after Helene slams Asheville Area

Reports list more than 1,300 students in Buncombe County Schools as being without permanent homes.