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
7 months ago
McDowell County wildfire grows to 52 acres

The wildfire off Armstrong Creek Road is about 30 percent contained.

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Column: American Heart Month a great time to check your heart health

It is important at any age to have a heart-healthy lifestyle, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Local
7 months ago
Pet Connection: Mr. Wernstrom

Mr. W is available for adoption at Asheville Humane Society

Business
7 months ago
Franny’s to cut ribbon next month on West Asheville store

Franny’s Farmacy will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. March 13 at its Haywood Road spot.

Local
7 months ago
1 person fired after patient found dead in Mission Hospital bathroom

An investigation is underway after a patient was found dead in a Mission Hospital bathroom

Local
7 months ago
Wildfire burning north of Marion

A wildfire is burning along Armstrong Creek Road off N.C .226 A north of Marion.

Local
7 months ago
Controlled burn planned for Big Island on Lake James

The N.C. Forest Service plans a 63-acre prescribed burn on Lake James’ Big Island in McDowell County on Wednesday

Local
7 months ago
Burnt Mountain Trail to be closed for about 2 months

Burnt Mountain Trail in DuPont State Recreational Forest will be closed to all visitors while improvements are made to the entire trail

tourists mccormick field
Local
7 months ago
Tourists hiring event set as home opener looms

The Tourists’ home opener is set for April 8

Buncombe County Judicial Complex
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Woman found guilty of Leicester barn burnings

Ashley Debra Neal, 30, has been found guilty by a jury on multiple counts related to a series of arsons in November 2021.

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