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 months ago
Conservancy adds land linking Box and Bobs creek areas

The newly protected Vein Mountain Connector in McDowell County expands the developing Wilderness Gateway State Trail

Education
2 months ago
Retired Enka teacher has kept bus stop clean since 1980s

‘I enjoy doing it and my other volunteer work.’ — Steve Ianniello

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
NC MedAssist to host free pharmacy event in Canton

Items available include allergy relief, pain medications, vitamins, children’s medicine and other essential health products

Business
2 months ago
United Federal Credit Union earns SBA Preferred Lender status

Designation will speed loan process for small businesses

Nicholas D.J. Ivers
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Arden break-in suspect identified, faces several felony charges

Authorities consider Ivers armed and dangerous and urge the public not to approach him

Local
2 months ago
Final I-26 closures in Henderson County set for this week

The NCDOT said it will resume maintenance responsibilities for the stretch between exits 49 and 40 beginning this weekend

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Crisis teams deployed in Arden after reported break-in

Authorities described the situation as active and urged the public to avoid the area

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Beloved ‘Wire Man’ sculpture gets new home in Asheville’s RAD

‘Wire Man’ had long occupied a spot between Fourth and Fifth avenues, near Hendersonville’s downtown parking deck

Local
2 months ago
Slope work expected to cause delays on Alexander Road

Residents and commuters are encouraged to use alternate routes

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Murder in the mountains: Notorious killers linked to Asheville area

Western North Carolina is no stranger to mystery, deaths and disappearances

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