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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.

Group of people at a community repair cafe table with sewing machines, fabrics, and tools; the banner reads "WNC Repair Cafe" in the foreground.
Community
5 months ago
Don’t toss it — fix it: Repair cafe returns with free help for broken items

WNC Repair Cafe volunteers tackle everything from small engines to sewing repairs

Housing
5 months ago
Helene recovery sparks debate over Asheville housing priorities

Council members debate whether recovery funds should prioritize rebuilding damaged homes or constructing new affordable apartments

Zamar Vaequan Scott
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Candler man faces multiple charges in armed robbery

Authorities say suspect was located, arrested during evening search warrant execution

Nicholas Hunter Grigsby
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Suspect arrested after fire destroys High Five Coffee in Woodfin

Police say surveillance video helped identify man charged with burning commercial building

Local
5 months ago
From concerts to tournaments, Asheville expands entertainment footprint

City leaders say a new venue could bring Broadway productions and larger touring shows while Harrah’s Cherokee Center continues expanding its reach

Jane Neill Hughes
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Police: Driver charged in April crash that later claimed woman’s life

Crash investigation results in misdemeanor death by motor vehicle charge, Asheville police say

Mission Hospital sign in front of landscaped gardens and a modern brick building under a blue sky with clouds, a welcoming campus view.
Health & Wellness
5 months ago
Buncombe leaders call for accountability at Mission Hospital

Local leaders question expansion after repeated federal warnings

Road Closed sign
Local
5 months ago
I-26 eastbound lanes closed near Weaverville after crash

Closure affecting both lanes near U.S. 19 Business interchange

Front of Buncombe County Administration building with a beige brick facade, tall windows, and surrounding trees; sign reads 'BUNCOMBE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION' above the entrance
Local
5 months ago
Property taxes dominate Buncombe County budget debate

Residents urge commissioners to stick to revenue-neutral rate as officials propose spending plan above it

The remnants of a waterline serving Asheville, N.C., is piled up downstream from North Fork Reservoir, a main source of water for the city, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, after the line was destroyed during Hurricane Helene in Black Mountain, N.C. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Local
5 months ago
Asheville rebuilding water system to handle storms after Helene

City plans upgrades to treat muddy water and protect infrastructure from extreme weather

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