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
Asheville’s Gateway Park redesigned to withstand storms

Project blends flood-resilient engineering with ecological restoration to protect riverside community space

The National Park Service said landslide repairs have been completed at mileposts 375 and 380
Local
2 months ago
Blue Ridge Parkway repairs restore access to Mount Mitchell

Park officials urge caution as work continues and services are limited

Nickolas Shane Stephenson, 37, is on trial for first-degree murder and intentional child abuse causing serious bodily injury in the June 2022 death of his 12-week-old daughter, Riley Leshae Hannah Stephenson.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Pediatrician testifies infant’s death was ‘child torture’

Buncombe County father faces murder, child abuse charges in death of 12-week-old daughter

Business
2 months ago
Hardware store returning to Swannanoa nearly a year after Helene

Town Hardware owners to open a store in Beacon Village

Local
2 months ago
Haywood County to host national travel writers conference

Four-day event in 2026 will showcase local attractions to national audience

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Doctor to resume testimony in Asheville infant death trial

Jurors hear graphic details from mother, first responders on baby’s condition during first week of testimony

Local
2 months ago
Dry start to the week, midweek rain possible in WNC

Sunshine expected to dominate Asheville area again by Thursday and Friday

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
‘She would cry’: Mother recounts abuse before baby’s death

Buncombe County jurors hear graphic testimony about the final weeks of 12-week-old Riley Stephenson’s life

Local
2 months ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 4 of high school football

Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared

Local
2 months ago
Buncombe County to honor workers for Helene response

Recognition breakfast pushes most government offices to 10 a.m. start Wednesday

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