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
Car plunges into French Broad River from Lyman Street

Asheville Fire Department crews conducted a low-angle rescue in the River Arts District

Local
3 months ago
Series of small earthquakes rattle Upstate South Carolina

USGS confirms 13 quakes near Coronaca since Aug. 19, including a 3.0-magnitude felt across multiple states

Local
3 months ago
Colder, snowier winter forecast for Asheville area

Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts below-normal temperatures, heavier snowfall in southern Appalachians

Local
3 months ago
NC communities to get $28M more in FEMA aid

Funding covers roads, utilities, parks and debris removal in areas hit by Tropical Storm Helene

Community
3 months ago
Community gets first look at West Asheville’s next public pool

Residents invited to review plans for Malvern Hills Park pool and historic bathhouse renovation on Sept. 23

Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Asheville plans new water main after Helene flooding

The $9.7 million North Fork Transmission Main No. 3 project aims to prevent outages after storms, improve system resilience

Local
3 months ago
Old Fort Depot reopens after Helene repairs

Railroad museum is open monthly through December with self-guided tours that explore the town’s railroad past and future

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Asheville firefighters return from Hurricane Erin deployment

Three members assisted with emergency communications and helicopter rescue operations on North Carolina’s coast

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Federal court hands down prison terms for two Asheville men

One convicted on firearm charges, the other on drug distribution

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Buncombe sheriff to host Sept. 10 town hall in Swannanoa

Residents encouraged to ask questions and discuss public safety issues

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