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
10 months ago
Asheville area under Winter Weather Advisory

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of the area through noon Sunday.

828 roundup
Local
10 months ago
828 roundup: ‘Packhorse librarian,’ Second Gear, FEMA

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

Michael Shope
Local
10 months ago
Search continues for father, daughter missing from Fletcher

Michael Shope and Altani “Ani” Dotsikas were last seen Dec. 3, 2024, at a motel on Underwood Road.

Local
10 months ago
Food box giveaway planned for next week at WNC Ag Center

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Food Lion and MANNA FoodBank have partnered to provide holiday food supplies.

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
828 crime blotter: Gun at school, ‘genius’ thief, robbery suspect

Here are some of the highlights from recent arrests made by Asheville area authorities, according to social media posts and news releases.

People look at the flooding on U.S. 70 in Swannanoa. The bridge seen here near Interstate 40 exit 55 was damaged in the storm.
Local
10 months ago
257 roads still closed almost 3 months after Helene

The dozens of closed roads in North Carolina include portions of major routes and several state highways

Juan Jose Bernal-Ramirez was charged with first-degree statutory sex offense and two counts of indecent liberties with a child.
Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Man accused of child sex offenses in Asheville in 2016 arrested

Juan Jose Bernal-Ramirez was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under no bond.

Helene damage Swannanoa 12-10-24 (1)
Local
10 months ago
Here’s where to get help removing Helene debris from your property

More than 1,100 property owners have applied to have disaster debris removed from their property through the Private Property Debris Removal Program

Education
10 months ago
2-hour delays at some schools because of road conditions

Some area schools will be operating on a two-hour delay Thursday because of road conditions

Helene damage Swannanoa 12-10-24
Business
10 months ago
More ways to get FEMA help in Asheville area

Check out this story for information about the types of help FEMA is offering Helene victims and how to apply

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