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.

Business
9 months ago
Zen Tubing offers river trips with a way to appreciate natural beauty of Asheville

At Zen Tubing, the river trips are a way to have fun and appreciate the natural beauty of Asheville.

Local
9 months ago
Disaster Recovery Fairs set for Hendersonville

Henderson County Public Libraries will be hosting Disaster Recovery Fairs this month.

Business
9 months ago
Expect delays in 7th Avenue area of Hendersonville this week

The Seventh Avenue Streetscape Project is moving to the next phase.

Local
9 months ago
828newsNOW: 2025 Summer Camp Directory

Check out this list of summer camps to help kids stay engaged in learning, exploring and making new friends.

Local
9 months ago
828newsNOW: Arts and crafts camps

Here are some summer camp options for kids interested in arts and crafts:

There are many summer camps in the Asheville area that cater to kids who enjoy arts and crafts. (Photo credit: Metro Creative Graphics)
Local
9 months ago
828newsNOW: Academic summer camps

Here are some summer camp options for kids interested in academics

There are many summer camps in the Asheville area that cater to kids who enjoy athletics or the outdoors. (Photo credit: Metro Creative Graphics)
Local
9 months ago
828newsNOW: Athletic and outdoors camps

Here are some summer camps in the Asheville area that cater to kids who enjoy athletics or the outdoors.

There are several faith-based summer camp options in the Asheville area. (Photo credit: Metro Creative Graphics) 
Local
9 months ago
828newsNOW: Faith-based summer camps

Here are some faith-based summer camp options.

Local
9 months ago
NC Republicans seek to force top Democrats to fall in line with Trump agenda

The North Carolina Senate advanced measures this week amplifying recent GOP-backed laws eroding powers of Democratic executive branch officials.

Business
9 months ago
Candler, Linville groups get Land Rovers to help with their work

Two local charities — Appalachian Wildlife Refuge and Linville-Central Rescue Squad — have each been awarded a customized Defender 130

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