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.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man charged in Amboy Road convenience store robbery

Logan Lee Booth was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and taken into custody on Friday, May 17, Asheville police said.

Pets
2 years ago
Asheville woman turns tragedy into a healthy dog food mission

Christie Willett is an educator and animal nutritionist with a mission to make healthy pet food and coach others on how they can do it, too.

Arts & Culture
2 years ago
AFTER THE FIRE: Doors open at Sly Grog Lounge tonight

The Sly Grog Lounge, a local hangout closed since a fire in December 2021, is set to reopen tonight.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man pleads guilty to assaulting Buncombe County jail officer

Darrell Edward King II will spend at least two years in prison for an assault on a detention employee.

Local
2 years ago
Vance Monument reduced to a pile of bricks

Once the legal drama is over, memories and photos will likely be all that are left of the Vance Monumnent.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Felon arrested on gun, parole violation charges

A man convicted in a shooting about three years ago was arrested on other charges Thursday.

Business
2 years ago
Idled Canton paper mill has a prospective buyer

Spirtas Worldwide has signed a letter of intent to purchase the Pactiv Evergreen property in Canton.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man charged with crimes 114 times is back in custody in Asheville

A man who has been charged with crimes at least 114 times, including twice this year, is back in custody.

Local
2 years ago
Memorial for fallen officers planned Thursday in Hendersonville

A memorial for fallen law enforcement officers is planned for 6 p.m. Thursday in front of the Henderson County Courthouse .

Local
2 years ago
Neighbors press city to rebuild Malvern Hills Pool

Malvern Hills community residents have rallied to get city officials to set aside $3 million to bring back a cherished summer splash site.