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
2 weeks ago
Haywood County to host national travel writers conference

Four-day event in 2026 will showcase local attractions to national audience

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Doctor to resume testimony in Asheville infant death trial

Jurors hear graphic details from mother, first responders on baby’s condition during first week of testimony

Local
2 weeks ago
Dry start to the week, midweek rain possible in WNC

Sunshine expected to dominate Asheville area again by Thursday and Friday

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
‘She would cry’: Mother recounts abuse before baby’s death

Buncombe County jurors hear graphic testimony about the final weeks of 12-week-old Riley Stephenson’s life

Local
2 weeks ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 4 of high school football

Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared

Local
2 weeks ago
Buncombe County to honor workers for Helene response

Recognition breakfast pushes most government offices to 10 a.m. start Wednesday

Housing
2 weeks ago
$10M approved for home repair, weatherization in Asheville area

Funds will help more than 575 households recover from Tropical Storm Helene and cut energy costs

Community
2 weeks ago
Buncombe County’s Govus earns top national communications honor

CAPE director praised for guiding community through Helene

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Body cam, crime scene evidence shown in Asheville murder trial

Deputies, investigators describe crime scene, hospital visit in case against father charged with killing 12-week-old daughter

Connecticut Army National Guard members, accompanied by civilian volunteers, deliver supplies to residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Burnsville, N.C. (AP Photo/Makiya Seminera)
Community
2 weeks ago
FEMA OKs another $12.9M for Helene recovery

Buncombe County, Hendersonville, Burnsville among recipients of latest round of federal disaster aid

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