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
Firefighters weather storm, loss while renovating station

Flooding, tragedy delayed major remodeling project at Fairview Volunteer Fire Department

Community
6 months ago
Buzzing into action: Asheville’s pollinator classes return

Those seeking certification must complete all 12 classes and participate in an outreach event and a habitat project

Asheville is gearing up for its annual bike and pedestrian data collection.
Community
6 months ago
Asheville wants volunteers to track bike, pedestrian activity

Annual counts help guide transportation improvements and measure multimodal trends

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Weaverville man charged after deadly shooting

The victim was found at a home on Old NC 20 Highway

Arts & Culture
6 months ago
A feast for the senses: HarvestFest and more coming to WNC

Check out these upcoming bluegrass events, activities and seasonal tastings

Local
6 months ago
From Asheville to Charlotte, buses roll for Black Philanthropy Month

CircleUp Carolinas gathering spotlights growing impact of collective giving in Black communities

A and collective action lawsuit filed last month against HCA Healthcare accuses the company of not properly compensating employees.
Health & Wellness
6 months ago
Mission Health to give $1M for charity fund in antitrust settlement

Deal also includes space for adult day care, trauma center verification and more public oversight

Local
6 months ago
2.6 earthquake rattles Polk County; no damage reported

The quake was recorded at 11:14 a.m. at a depth of about 0.1 miles

Local
6 months ago
Storms bring flood threat to WNC; heat alerts coming next week

Forecasters say rain will continue across Asheville area Thursday and Friday, becoming more isolated over the weekend

Local
6 months ago
Lawsuit planned over Haywood landfill confrontation

Attorneys for two truck drivers say their clients were assaulted and threatened at gunpoint by landfill workers and a Haywood County sheriff’s deputy

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