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.

Arts & Culture
7 months ago
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer and Black Mountain native, dies at 88

Roberta Flack’s intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s.

Local
7 months ago
Fire danger high across Western North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Be extra careful when burning outside this week. Fire danger […]

Local
7 months ago
828newsNOW launches morning news podcast

Every weekday morning, the 828 news crew will bring you the latest headlines, developing stories, things to do and more.

Local
7 months ago
Canton License Plate Agency closed indefinitely, another operator sought

The License Plate Agency in Canton has been closed until a new contractor

Local
7 months ago
828 roundup: Federal firings, protests, Helene book and more

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from 828newsNOW this week.

Protesters gathered in front of the Veach-Baley Federal Building at noon Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.
Local
7 months ago
Protest gather in Asheville, rail against federal firings

Protesters, angered by the recent firings of thousands of federal employees, gathered in front of the Veach-Baley Federal Building

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein speaks to reporters after a Council of State meeting at the state Department of Transportation building in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 (AP Photo/Gary D. Robertson)
Local
7 months ago
Gov. Stein asks feds for $19 billion for Helene recovery

Gov. Josh Stein was in Washington on Thursday requesting money to help residents rebuild lives, homes, farms and businesses

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Convictions stand: NC Court of Appeals dismisses Asheville journalists’ trespass case

The North Carolina Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal of two journalists convicted of second-degree trespass in Asheville’s Aston Park after hours in December 2021.

Local
7 months ago
Frigid temps and brutal wind chills expected through Friday

Cold Weather Advisory issued for much of Western North Carolina, where wind chills of 5 to 15 below zero are expected

Marine One, with President Joe Biden on board, flies over Lake Lure and around areas impacted by Hurricane Helene near Chimney Rock, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Local
7 months ago
Workshop, resource fair planned for Gerton/Bat Cave residents

Gerton/Bat Cave area residents can learn more about Helene recovery during two events planned for Monday

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