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
3 months ago
Juvenile arrested with firearm at Erwin High football game

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office credits school staff, resource officers for quick response and safe resolution

Local
3 months ago
Asheville man wins $1 million with scratch-off

Bobby White claims lump-sum payout of $430,503 from MAX-A-MILLION ticket

Local
3 months ago
Hiker found safe after going missing in Middle Prong Wilderness

Search crews guide lost hiker to safety near Green Mountain Trail

Local
3 months ago
Devil’s Courthouse area reopens on Blue Ridge Parkway

Repairs restore 85 miles of continuous travel from Asheville to Cherokee

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

Find out how your favorite teams fared

Local
3 months ago
AmeriCorps releases withheld funds for Western North Carolina

Restored funding helps AmeriCorps members continue vital Helene disaster recovery work

Arts & Culture
3 months ago
NC Apple Festival returns to Hendersonville this weekend

Four-day event features street fair, parade, live music, and family activities celebrating local apple heritage

Local
3 months ago
Cooler weather to stick around through Labor Day

Scattered afternoon storms possible with highs below seasonal norms

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Asheville man reported missing; last seen downtown

Detectives say Steven McLaren was last seen more than a week ago

news
3 months ago
Asheville to shift parking garage access Sept. 1

Rankin Avenue reopening, Wall Street closing upper levels Sept. 1

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