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.

City of Asheville
Local
1 year ago
City of Asheville to host career fair Thursday

Get job tips and feedback and enjoy food and music

Local
1 year ago
MISSING: Woman last seen camping near Wesser Bald Fire Tower

Debra Ann Broker was last seen the morning of Sept. 9

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
2 arrested after technology leads police to 2 stolen cars

The Asheville Police Department’s License Plate Reader system sent two alerts over the weekend.

Education
1 year ago
Nesbitt Discovery Academy named a National Blue Ribbon School

Nesbitt Discovery Academy is one of only 356 schools across the country to be named a National Blue Ribbon School this year

Local
1 year ago
McCormick Field coming undone

The $38.5 million project to bring the facility in line with Minor League Baseball’s Professional Development League standards has started.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Asheville police redraw three patrol districts

The changes are expected to improve response times

Local
1 year ago
Drilling work to begin next week in French Broad River

The preliminary work in the river is required to complete the design of the bridge for the I-26 Connector projector

Business
1 year ago
Asheville seeks manager for new downtown district

The BID is expected to provide supplemental services within the downtown area with a particular focus on enhanced safety and cleanliness

Local
1 year ago
The forecast for the upcoming week in The 828

Expect the heat to continue the first part of the week.

Local
1 year ago
828viewsNOW: Fall has officially arrived

Here’s a look around Western North Carolina as fall officially gets underway.