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
Fugitive from Alabama, local woman arrested by Asheville police

Asheville police arrested two individuals with active warrants Thursday night during a crime prevention operation

Local
3 months ago
I-40 West crash causes major delays near Exit 55

A crash on I-40 westbound near Exit 55 at Porters Cove Road is causing significant traffic delays this morning

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Texas man arrested after multi-county manhunt in WNC

A manhunt that began in Yancey County and stretched into neighboring Avery County ended Monday with the arrest of a Texas man.

Local
3 months ago
Early morning fire extinguished at UNCA office building

Firefighters responded to a structure fire early Tuesday morning on the campus of the UNC Asheville

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Officers, armored truck seen in Asheville; authorities silent so far

Multiple reports of heavy law enforcement activity Monday afternoon drew attention across Asheville

Local
3 months ago
Man killed in I-40 collision in East Asheville

A man was killed Sunday morning in a crash on Interstate 40 in east Asheville, according to the Asheville Police Department.

Local
3 months ago
WNC residents asked to share views on pollinator protection

The survey, which takes about 5 to 10 minutes to complete, asks participants about their views on pollinators and their importance to the environment.

Certified Pollinator Advocate candidates Carolyn Grosch and Hank Ariail fulfill their habitat volunteering requirement at Klondyke Homes. Photo: Stacia Payne
Community
3 months ago
Volunteers needed to weed Asheville pollinator garden

Community members are invited to join a volunteer weeding session at the pollinator garden in Klondyke Homes

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Authorities ID man killed in shooting with deputies

Authorities have identified the man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Transylvania County over the weekend

Business
3 months ago
ALDI to reopen Helene-damaged East Asheville store July 10

ALDI will reopen its East Asheville store this week, nearly a year after it had to close because of damage from Tropical Storm Helene

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