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.

Business
7 months ago
Philadelphia tradition debuts for St. Patrick’s Day at West Village Market

Irish Potato candy was neither invented in Ireland nor is it made from potato.

Local
7 months ago
Town hall gets rowdy as crowd demands answers from Congressman Edwards

Thousands crowded Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College’s Ferguson Auditorium on Thursday night, demanding answers from U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (NC-11).

Education
7 months ago
WCU students help protect Riverside Cemetery’s past after Helene damage

Riverside Cemetery, which is part of Asheville’s parks system, was closed after Tropical Storm Helene because of damage and debris.

Local
7 months ago
Helene cleanup, assessments underway at Riverside Cemetery

More than 100 graves suffered damage from falling trees at Riverside Cemtery during Tr4opuical Storm Helene.

Local
7 months ago
Storm debris likely to curb French Broad River activities this summer

Recreation on the French Broad River this summer is going to be a little different, thanks to Tropical Storm Helene.

FILE - Light shines from a total lunar eclipse over Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica, Calif., Wednesday, May 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)
Local
7 months ago
Watch the moon turn red during a total lunar eclipse this week

A total lunar eclipse will flush the moon red Thursday night into Friday morning

Local
7 months ago
Drilling work to begin in French Broad River for I-26 Connector

Geotechnical drilling operations are set to begin next week in the French Broad River

Business
7 months ago
Zen Tubing offers river trips with a way to appreciate natural beauty of Asheville

At Zen Tubing, the river trips are a way to have fun and appreciate the natural beauty of Asheville.

Local
7 months ago
Disaster Recovery Fairs set for Hendersonville

Henderson County Public Libraries will be hosting Disaster Recovery Fairs this month.

The Seventh Avenue Streetscape Project is moving to the next phase. (Photo credit: City of Hendersonville)
Business
7 months ago
Expect delays in 7th Avenue area of Hendersonville this week

The Seventh Avenue Streetscape Project is moving to the next phase.

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