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.

Community
3 months ago
Apple Festival, King Apple Parade set for Labor Day weekend

Four-day celebration includes street closures, parking changes and events in downtown Hendersonville

Local
3 months ago
FEMA approves another $96M for North Carolina’s Helene recovery

Funds will support more than 200 projects, including road repairs, debris removal and infrastructure restoration

Education
3 months ago
Tips for staying on top as coursework becomes more demanding

As students push themselves with tougher classes, revising study habits and strategies can help them stay on top

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Man accused of setting fire that destroyed West Asheville home

Man charged with second-degree arson after blaze on Park Lane Avenue; no one inside at time of fire

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Mulch fire at TBD Landfill sends smoke across Haywood County

Canton officials urge swift action from state, federal agencies over air quality concerns

Housing
3 months ago
Asheville housing trends to be topic of briefing

Experts to discuss supply, demand and affordability at Aug. 26 event

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Bryson Street closed near Biltmore Avenue because of gas leak

Traffic in the area is expected to be affected

Local
3 months ago
Hurricane Erin brings winds, flooding before slowly moving out to sea

Fierce winds and huge waves estimated at about 20 feet could cause coastal flooding in many beachfront communities

Education
3 months ago
Here’s how to get kids pumped for return to class

Parents can try the following strategies to get kids excited about a new school year

Local
3 months ago
Nearly a year after Helene, Gov. Stein says work ‘far from over’

Stein tells crowd at Land of Sky event in Fletcher that more support for WNC communities is needed

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