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.

Lawsuit over Vance Monument filed May 6, 2024.
Local
2 years ago
Preservation group sues again over Vance Monument

The Society of Historical Preservation of the 26th North Carolina Troops is gearing up for another court fight.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Have you seen him? Man with warrants sought by sheriff

Joshua Daniel Reed has multiple warrants for his arrest.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Veterans Resource Fair is May 25 in Hendersonville

The third annual Veterans Resource Fair is set for Saturday, May 25, at Veterans Healing Farm in Hendersonville.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Can you outrun a 747? Register for the AVL Runway 5K

Registration is underway for the AVL Runway 5K, which is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17.

College
2 years ago
Mars Hill’s Tucker, UNCA’s Duncan to join NC Sports Hall of Fame

UNCA’s Sheila Ford Duncan and Mars Hill University’s Marilyn “Que” Tucker are set to be enshrined the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame this week.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man arrested in gunfire incident Sunday night in Hendersonville

Phillip Hill has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill in shooting incident Sunday.

Education
2 years ago
Protests over Israel and Gaza lead to first skirmishes at UNC Asheville

A fight broke out Sunday between demonstrators and counter-protesters at UNC Asheville.

Outdoors
2 years ago
Even on a cloudy day, the Blue Ridge Parkway puts on a show

No matter the season or weather, the 469-mile parkway offers a slower pace and many areas to stop, look and take photos.

Business
2 years ago
Buncombe County might extend crypto-mining moratorium

Next week, Buncombe County commissioners will consider extending an expired moratorium on cryptocurrency mining.

Education
2 years ago
Here’s how to watch the meteor shower — if clouds cooperate

The trail of debris Halley’s comet left behind is expected to put on a show this weekend as the Eta Aquarids meteor shower.