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
No ID yet on man found dead along Asheville’s McDowell Street

“There was no initial indication of foul play,” an Asheville police spokesman said. Police have not released the identity of the 41-year-old man found dead along McDowell Street.

Arts & Culture
2 years ago
Community support pushes Sly Grog toward reopening

About 2 1/2 years since a devastating fire, the Sly Grog Lounge plans a grand reopening for May 17.

Business
2 years ago
Asheville Beer Week events include more than tasty brews

Asheville Beer Week runs May 16 to 26 with beer, food, music, demonstrations, panel discussions and more.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
AdventHealth celebrates judge’s decision on new 67-bed hospital

A North Carolina administrative judge has upheld the state’s decision to award AdventHealth the Certificate of Need to build a 67-bed hospital in Buncombe County.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man arrested in assault at Aston Garden Apartments

Kaseem Carltrelle Simmons, 29, was arrested Thursday afternoon while leaving an apartment complex on Spruce Hill Court.

Business
2 years ago
Former classmates recall desegregation efforts in downtown Asheville

The F.W. Woolworth Co. Building is a locally significant landmark for its design as well as its importance as a site of local civil rights activism in the 1960s.

Local
2 years ago
Turn food waste into compost: workshop Tuesday in Hendersonville

The city of Hendersonville is hosting a free Compost Demo Workshop 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
AdventHealth prepares to file application on Weaverville project

AdventHealth has set a date for filing its Certificate of Need application to the state, and scheduled ‘listening sessions’

Education
2 years ago
Surprised Teacher of the Year thinks fun and learning go together

Asheville Middle School’s Kelli Madkins is now in the running to be the North Carolina’s state Teacher of the Year.

Sudden thunderstorms on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, toppled a massive tree that grazed a house in the Starnes Cove area.
Local
2 years ago
Burst of rain and hail downs trees, jostles power lines

Storms pounded the Asheville area on Wednesday and were expected to continue overnight.