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.

Transylvania County Rescue Squad, along with Transylvania County EMS, Brevard Fire Department and the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office, responded after the child became trapped on the far side of the river at Looking Glass Falls during a flash flood.
Local
4 months ago
Child rescued from flash flood at Looking Glass Falls

The child became trapped on the far side of the river during a sudden flash flood

Local
4 months ago
Buy one, get one free jeans sale returns to Goodwill

It’s the perfect time to stock up on this wardrobe essential for the whole family

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Record fentanyl seizure leads to arrests in Rutherford County

Two people have been arrested following the largest recorded seizure of pure fentanyl in Rutherford County history

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Woman wanted in felony death case caught in Old Fort

A woman wanted on a felony warrant was taken into custody following a traffic stop in Old Fort

Local
4 months ago
Lane closure on I-40 in Haywood County causing delays

A lane closure on eastbound Interstate 40 near U.S. 74 in Haywood County is expected to cause significant traffic delays

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Community invited to honor fallen firefighter with memorial workout

The 14th annual Bowen Memorial Workout of the Day in honor of fallen Captain Jeff Bowen will be held July 25 and 26.

Local
4 months ago
Asheville sets overnight warmth record as storms threaten Monday

Hot and humid again today in the Asheville area before we, hopefully, get a break during the middle part of the week

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Escaped Henderson County inmate back in custody

Erick Johnyy Perez, 20, was located and taken back into custody with assistance from the Fletcher Police Department.

Local
4 months ago
Flash flood risk increases with saturated ground

Severe thunderstorms are likely in the Asheville area throughout the weekend, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Machete-wielding man convicted of Asheville robberies

Lamon Lewis Goggans was convicted of two counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon and one count of attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon

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