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
Thousands remain powerless after overnight storms in Asheville area

Power outages began being reported by Duke Energy customers shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday.

Memorial to German prisoners of war buried in Asheville's Riverside Cemetery
Local
6 months ago
Tombstone Tales: How did German POWs come to be in Riverside Cemetery?

Eighteen German prisoners of war buried are buried in Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery.

9th Annual Strikeout Childhood Cancer Bowling event
Health & Wellness
6 months ago
Bowlers in Hendersonville raise thousands for childhood cancer research

A Strikeout Childhood Cancer Bowling event Thursday in Hendersonville raised more than $12,000.

Cloudy skies
Local
6 months ago
Severe storms possible in WNC this afternoon, overnight

The National Weather Service warns that strong storms may develop this afternoon.

FEMA center Asheville Mall
Housing
6 months ago
FEMA aid tops $445M for Asheville area’s Helene recovery

To date, FEMA has approved aid for 159,726 Asheville-area households

Downtown Asheville
Health & Wellness
6 months ago
Steps toward hope: NAMIWalks highlights mental health care

“Our goal is to meet people where they are — whether they’re in crisis or simply need someone to walk beside them.” — NAMI Executive Director Robin Payne said.

City of Asheville
Business
6 months ago
HUD OKs Asheville’s $225M Disaster Recovery Action Plan

HUD has approved the city’s plan for using $225 million in federal funding for Tropical Storm Helene disaster recovery. Now what?

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Break-in suspect found hiding in closet at scene

Michael Lynn Turnbough was arrested after being found hiding in a closet at the scene of a break-in.

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Candler man convicted of 2nd-degree murder

Eric Jeron Wilson was accused of shooting Jeremy Greer in 2023.

Local
6 months ago
Asheville City Soccer Club opens home slate this weekend

All home games will kick off at 7:30 p.m., except for the May 24 doubleheader

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