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.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
‘Armed and dangerous’ inmate escapes jail through emergency exit

Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Henderson County Detention Facility on Thursday afternoon

The city of Asheville will temporarily close two downtown parking decks for major repairs beginning in early August
Local
2 months ago
2 Asheville parking garages to close in phases starting Aug. 1

The city of Asheville will temporarily close two downtown parking decks for major repairs beginning in early August

Local
2 months ago
Storm prompts weather advisory in Asheville area

Forecasters warned of torrential rain, wind gusts up to 40 mph and hail up to half an inch in diameter.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Woman charged in break-in, theft at Asheville church

A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a break-in and theft at a church in east Asheville

Local
2 months ago
Hazardous weather threats persist through the weekend

Forecasters warn the storms could produce damaging wind gusts and locally heavy downpours, with the potential for isolated flash floods

Local
2 months ago
Buncombe OKs landfill project, boosts senior care

Buncombe County commissioners approved a slate of measures at their July 15 meeting

The city of Asheville has released the final report of the Downtown Patton Avenue Corridor Feasibility Study.
Local
2 months ago
Asheville unveils vision for revamped Patton Avenue corridor

The city of Asheville has released the final report of the Downtown Patton Avenue Corridor Feasibility Study

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Grace arrives at Fairview VFD, offering solace after season of grief

Grace, a young therapy dog trained to provide emotional support, has joined the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Washed checks, stolen mail at center of Buncombe fraud case

Nine people face more than 200 charges in a Buncombe County fraud ring that involved stealing checks from mailboxes

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Riley tapped to lead Asheville Fire Department’s new data role

Battalion Chief Mike Riley has been selected as Asheville Fire Department’s first Battalion Chief in Charge of Data Performance and Planning

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