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
Snow, high winds back in the Asheville area forecast

Some forecast models show minor snow accumulations even in the Asheville area.

news
1 year ago
518-acre Buck Creek Fire 100 percent contained

Significant rainfall extinguished the remaining heat on the Buck Creek Fire, the U.S. Forest Service says

Lee Burgess Wheeler, 64, has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. He is being held in the Buncombe County Detention Facility under no bond.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Woman shot, suspect taken into custody

Charges are pending in the case, the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said

Rotary Club Asheville Helene disaster assistance
Local
1 year ago
Rotary Club of Asheville offers disaster relief grants

Rotary Clubs around the U.S. and Canada and individuals have contributed more than $150,000 to support the grant initiative

Buncombe County housing recovery grant Swannanoa Dec. 10, 2024
Housing
1 year ago
Buncombe County launches Helene recovery grant

Here’s where you may apply for a Helene Recovery Housing Assistance Grant, which will provide help with rent, mortgage or utility payments

news
1 year ago
Places in Asheville area to join in toy drives, Christmas help

Here are some ongoing toy drives in the Asheville area that you can participate in to help local children and families

Housing
1 year ago
Officials address stories of people living in tents in wake of Helene

Reports are being shared and elevated through social media, often by people from all over the country, who may or may not be on the ground in the region, officials said

Foggy day Fletcher
Local
1 year ago
Rain, some heavy, to give way to colder temperatures

Find out when the rain ends and the frigid temperatures arrive

Local
1 year ago
Buck Creek Fire holding at about 518 acres

The 518-acre fire east of N.C. 80 in the Lake Tahoma area of Marion is about 75 percent contained

Second Gear after Helene flooding
Business
1 year ago
Second Gear rebounds from Helene, reopens in new spot

Second Gear’s building on Riverside Drive was destroyed when Tropical Storm Helene barreled through the River Arts District in late September.