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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
Asheville City eliminated from U.S. Open Cup in penalty shootout

Blues’ late equalizer not enough as One Knoxville advances

Local
6 months ago
Burn ban fails to stop surge in North Carolina wildfires

Officials urge caution as North Carolina wildfire count climbs past 600

Local
6 months ago
Open Cup clash tonight: Asheville City vs. One Knoxville

Blues look to build on historic first-round upset with 7 p.m. kickoff at Greenwood Field

Local
6 months ago
Asheville chalk art dispute sparks First Amendment challenge

Artist warned of fines after years of public street drawings

Housing
6 months ago
Buncombe County weighs affordable housing proposals totaling $8.6M

Proposals could add 655 units, but several face financing hurdles ahead of April decisions

Local
6 months ago
Buncombe County’s BC Alerts system back online

Residents must re-enroll to receive emergency notifications through new platform

Local
6 months ago
Marion woman charged in McDowell County wildfire

Jumping Branch Fire grows to 185 acres near Marion, crews hold 20% containment

Local
6 months ago
Two Asheville disability service nonprofits merge operations

Irene Wortham Center to absorb Liberty Corner Enterprises, expanding long-term care

Lifestyle
6 months ago
Senior living communities grow in popularity among older adults

Maintenance-free lifestyles, social opportunities and added safety draw residents seeking connection and support

Local
6 months ago
Storm chances increase across WNC as drought, wildfires persist

Above-normal temperatures continue in Asheville area while firefighters work to contain active blazes

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