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.

Local
4 months ago
Severe weather threat lingers as Carolinas await weekend cooldown

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are likely in the Asheville area through Wednesday afternoon and evening

Local
4 months ago
Mail service restored in Alexander after being rerouted for 10 months

The facility had been closed since flooding from Tropical Storm Helene left several feet of water inside the building

Local
4 months ago
Pet Connection: MJ

MJ, a 5-year-old mixed-breed dog with a quiet spirit and curious mind, is looking for her forever home

Local
4 months ago
Conservancy adds land linking Box and Bobs creek areas

The newly protected Vein Mountain Connector in McDowell County expands the developing Wilderness Gateway State Trail

Education
4 months ago
Retired Enka teacher has kept bus stop clean since 1980s

‘I enjoy doing it and my other volunteer work.’ — Steve Ianniello

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
NC MedAssist to host free pharmacy event in Canton

Items available include allergy relief, pain medications, vitamins, children’s medicine and other essential health products

Business
4 months ago
United Federal Credit Union earns SBA Preferred Lender status

Designation will speed loan process for small businesses

Nicholas D.J. Ivers
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Arden break-in suspect identified, faces several felony charges

Authorities consider Ivers armed and dangerous and urge the public not to approach him

Local
4 months ago
Final I-26 closures in Henderson County set for this week

The NCDOT said it will resume maintenance responsibilities for the stretch between exits 49 and 40 beginning this weekend

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Crisis teams deployed in Arden after reported break-in

Authorities described the situation as active and urged the public to avoid the area

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