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
1 year ago
Drilling work to begin next week in French Broad River

The preliminary work in the river is required to complete the design of the bridge for the I-26 Connector projector

Business
1 year ago
Asheville seeks manager for new downtown district

The BID is expected to provide supplemental services within the downtown area with a particular focus on enhanced safety and cleanliness

Local
1 year ago
The forecast for the upcoming week in The 828

Expect the heat to continue the first part of the week.

Local
1 year ago
828viewsNOW: Fall has officially arrived

Here’s a look around Western North Carolina as fall officially gets underway.

Local
1 year ago
828 roundup: Politics, traffic headaches dominate the week’s headlines

Here’s a look at the top news stories from 828newsNOW this past week.

Local
1 year ago
Tombstone Tales: ‘Strong southern female voice’ buried in Asheville

Olive Tilford Dargan, known for her poetry and tales of North Carolina textile strikes, is buried in Green Hills Cemetery in Asheville

Local
1 year ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 5 of high school football

Here are the scores from Sept. 20, 2024, the second week of high school football in Western North Carolina.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Antique rifle barrel causes scare in Nebo

A suspicious package at the local post office caused officials to put Nebo Elementary School in a preventative lockdown

Local
1 year ago
Fall in the 828: Celebrating the season with fun, food and drink

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Whether you’re a local or just visiting, our 828 fall […]

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Veterans Healing Farm finds a home in Mills River

The 10.81-acre property includes a house and room for year-round workshops, agritherapy and community events