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.

Education
2 years ago
Enka educator named Buncombe’s Teacher of the Year

Martha Tallent, who has taught science at Enka Middle School since 2022, is Buncombe County Schools’ Teacher of the Year.

Local
2 years ago
Firefighter salaries at center of Asheville’s budget decision Tuesday

Raises for Asheville firefighters are included in the city’s 2025 budget. It’s how much those raises will be that’s in question.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man accused of driving dead man’s vehicle faces more charges

Scotty Keith Styles is facing more charges after he was seen driving a vehicle that belonged to a dead man

Local
2 years ago
Next phase of Asheville parking deck repairs out for bids

Priority repairs at Harrah’s Cherokee Center, Wall Street and Rankin Avenue garages have been completed but smaller fixes are ongoing

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Police arrest two on drug charges while investigating shooting

While Asheville police were investigating a shooting on Atkinson Street, they made two drug arrests.

Local
2 years ago
Exhibit celebrates night same-sex marriage became legal in NC

The Buncombe County Register of Deeds Office is commemorating the night same-sex marriage became legal in North Carolina.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Asheville Christian Academy coach faces sex crime charge

A man who was a coach at Asheville Christian Academy has been charged with felony sexual activity with a student.

Education
2 years ago
Study will help decide if city, county school districts should merge

The Buncombe County Board of Education got an update Thursday on the School Consolidation Feasibility Study

Education
2 years ago
Dr. Glenda Weinert appointed to vacant school board seat

Dr. Glenda Weinert has been tapped to fill the vacant at-large seat on the Buncombe County Board of Education.

Local
2 years ago
Do you believe? Beam up to Spruce Pine for Alien Festival

The Spruce Pine Alien Festival offers speakers, vendors, music, food and fun.