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
2 years ago
Pair arrested on drug charges after chase in Henderson County

The pair were jailed in the Henderson County Detention Center on numerous charges after vehicle and foot pursuits

Local
2 years ago
TRAFFIC UPDATE: Weekend I-40 closure postponed

A contractor has postponed work that would have closed a stretch of Interstate 40 this weekend.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Person of interest sought in Nebo armed robbery

MARION, N.C. (828newsNOW) — McDowell County authorities are searching for the person who robbed […]

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Monitors pressured to hold Mission accountable

The community wants answers about HCA Healthcare’s running of Mission Health

Local
2 years ago
County’s new General Services Complex built with an eye to future

The new Buncombe County General Services Complex is expected to be operating by January.

Local
2 years ago
Chess in the park: Asheville police throw down the gauntlet

People of all skill levels are welcome to play Asheville police in chess at Pritchard Park

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Teen pleads guilty to Juneteenth Festival shootings

Jawoun Deshun Hackett, 17, pleaded guilty to several felony charges related to a shooting in downtown Asheville.

Local
2 years ago
Construction worker dies in Fairview accident

A 26-year-old construction worker was killed June 10 after running off the road in Fairview

Housing
2 years ago
Haywood residents affected by 2021 floods can get help

More help is on the way for Haywood County residents displaced by flooding in 2021.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Meetings let residents share concerns about Mission hospitals

Western North Carolina residents will have several chances this month to ask questions and share concerns about HCA Healthcare.