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.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Can you outrun a 747? Register for the AVL Runway 5K

Registration is underway for the AVL Runway 5K, which is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17.

College
2 years ago
Mars Hill’s Tucker, UNCA’s Duncan to join NC Sports Hall of Fame

UNCA’s Sheila Ford Duncan and Mars Hill University’s Marilyn “Que” Tucker are set to be enshrined the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame this week.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man arrested in gunfire incident Sunday night in Hendersonville

Phillip Hill has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill in shooting incident Sunday.

Education
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years ago
Buncombe County might extend crypto-mining moratorium

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

Education
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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.