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.

Housing
2 months ago
$10M approved for home repair, weatherization in Asheville area

Funds will help more than 575 households recover from Tropical Storm Helene and cut energy costs

Community
2 months ago
Buncombe County’s Govus earns top national communications honor

CAPE director praised for guiding community through Helene

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Body cam, crime scene evidence shown in Asheville murder trial

Deputies, investigators describe crime scene, hospital visit in case against father charged with killing 12-week-old daughter

Community
2 months ago
FEMA OKs another $12.9M for Helene recovery

Buncombe County, Hendersonville, Burnsville among recipients of latest round of federal disaster aid

A group of Marshall Relief Alliance volunteers waits for instructions during a workday in August.
Community
2 months ago
Grassroots group leads Marshall’s recovery after Helene

What began as neighbors with a grill has become a long-term relief alliance

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Emergency responders testify in death of 12-week-old

Buncombe County firefighters and paramedics describe emaciated, injured condition of Asheville baby

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Jury hears opening arguments in Asheville infant death case

State says autopsy revealed 17 fractures and signs of neglect; defense claims medical issues to blame

Business
2 months ago
Asheville Business Summit aims to help entrepreneurs thrive

Three-day event to feature workshops, networking and support for businesses still recovering from Helene challenges

Local
2 months ago
Lake Lure sets May 2026 target to reopen lake after Helene damage

Army Corps expects to finish basin, shoreline work by fall 2025

Nickolas Shane Stephenson
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Infant’s death at center of Buncombe County murder trial

Father charged in death of 12-week-old daughter; mother expected to testify for prosecution

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