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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.

Local
6 months ago
Easter traditions come alive at Asheville basilica

Families gather for Holy Saturday blessing of baskets rooted in Eastern European customs

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Human remains found in Pisgah National Forest

Buncombe County deputies say remains were discovered by hunters in remote area near Yancey County line

Local
6 months ago
Black bass fishing fuels $2.6B impact in North Carolina

State report finds bass most popular catch, outpacing Mountain trout and other inland species

Local
6 months ago
Tourists rally late to beat Emperors 4-3 in season opener

Nunez delivers clutch double as Asheville erases late deficit

Local
6 months ago
Warm, springlike weather for Easter — but don’t forget the umbrella

Mild temperatures give way to cooler air and possible frost early next week in Asheville area

Local
6 months ago
Lightning-sparked fire on Old Fort Mountain mostly contained at 1 acre

Helicopter drops stop spread near Kitsuma Trail; larger Jumping Branch Fire remains active near Marion

Local
6 months ago
Buncombe County eyes $500M-plus budget amid rising costs

Early plan includes new positions, higher education funding and growing public safety costs

Local
6 months ago
Overturned milk truck shuts down I-40 West

Spill impacts Muddy Creek near McDowell-Burke line as crews work to contain damage and reopen highway

Asheville History
6 months ago
Walking in Wolfe’s footsteps: Asheville tour brings literary past to life

Downtown experience highlights sites, stories and history that shaped the famed novelist

Education
6 months ago
Mars Hill University names Tracy Parkinson as next president

Longtime provost to succeed retiring President Tony Floyd after national search

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