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.

McDowell arrests Greggory Lowery has been charged with two counts of felony trafficking methamphetamine and Timothy James Beaty has been charged with felony conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine.
Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Nearly $4 million in meth, 20 guns seized in McDowell County

The arrests came after a monthslong investigation by several agencies

Kelly Daly was charged with trafficking cocaine and possession with intent to manufacture, sell and distribute cocaine after Yancey County deputies discovered nearly 1 kilogram of cocaine.
news
10 months ago
Helene volunteer arrested in Pensacola community for cocaine trafficking

Kelly Daly was reportedly in possession of nearly 1 kilogram of cocaine.

Local
10 months ago
I-26 West traffic shift planned for overnight in Buncombe County

Plans are for drivers on a stretch of I-26 West to be cruising on smooth concrete come Tuesday morning.

Holly Jolly Train Rides Hendersonville
news
10 months ago
Holly Jolly Train Rides take off Saturday in Hendersonville

The public is invited to celebrate with the Holly Jolly Train Rides at the Historic Courthouse on Saturday, Dec. 21.

Metro scam alert
Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Scam calls increase, Asheville police warn

Asheville police are alerting the community about a significant increase in scam calls targeting residents.

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
8 arrested in sex offender check in Henderson County

Several people were arrested in Henderson County last week when authorities conducted residence verification checks of sex offenders

Rain downtown Asheville
Local
10 months ago
Rain, warmer temperatures expected this week in Asheville area

Warmer temperatures and rain are on tap for the Asheville area for the first part of the week.

FILE - Hannah Woodburn holds an eastern hellbender salamander near its cage, where it will stay for 48 to 60 hours after relocation, on the Watauga River near Boone, N.C., June 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)
news
10 months ago
Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Helene

The eastern hellbender was submitted for federal protection Friday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

AP Roy Cooper and Josh Stein
news
10 months ago
Cooper, Stein file suit over law that strips governor-elect of powers

Senate Bill 382 is a “direct infringement on the Governor’s law enforcement powers in plain violation of our Constitution,” the suit says

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Buncombe County deputies investigate Candler shooting

Sheriff Quentin Miller says deputies have received information that may help identify a suspect in the shooting

1 88 89 90 91 92 152