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
2 years ago
Panel to highlight African-American historical sites in Asheville

An event May 7 will focus on South Asheville Cemetery, Shiloh AME Zion Church and Walton Street Park and Pool.

Education
2 years ago
Tour sheds light on the dirty laundry Thomas Wolfe aired

A Riverside Cemetery Tour will weave fact and fiction to highlight Asheville residents who inspired author’s characters.

An annual census of people in rescue shelters, transitional housing or on the streets finds growing numbers of people experiencing homelessness in the city.
Housing
2 years ago
Annual count confirms rise in homelessness in Asheville

The 2024 Point-in-Time Count found more people who were unsheltered, living in transitional housing or rescue shelters.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
On the clock: Veterans Healing Farm needs help for a new home

Veterans Healing Farm is racing to raise funds and find a suitable site before it must leave its longtime home this summer.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Sheriff identifies deputies involved in fatal shooting near Mills River

 The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the deputies involved in a fatal shooting earlier this month on North Mills River Road.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Dykes out as Woodfin police chief

Michael Dykes is no longer chief of the Woodfin Police Department.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Fairview man sentenced to more than 7 years in robbery

Bobby Eugene Darnell was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon and obtaining property by false pretense.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Body of man reported missing in Asheville found in Old Fort, authorities say

The body of a man reported missing out of Asheville has been found in Old Fort, authorities said.

Mount Pisgah appears through the clouds on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Outdoors
2 years ago
Ribbon-cutting set for Mount Pisgah observation deck

A ribbon cutting for the new observation deck atop Mount Pisgah is set for 10 a.m., Friday, April 26, in the parking area for the Mount Pisgah Trail at milepost 408 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Habitual felon gets more than 3 years in prison for breaking and enterings

Authorities said Randal Paul Penland Jr. targeted women in the Fairview and Arden areas, waited until they were not home, then broke into their homes to steal jewelry.