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.

AP Helene Hendersonville
Housing
10 months ago
Property owners can get help applying for Hazard Mitigation Grant

The State Hazard Mitigation Team will be in Henderson County to help homeowners complete their Hazard Mitigation Grant Program applications.

Asheville snow
Local
10 months ago
Weather conditions hamper local businesses, schools, services

Snow and ice created dangerous road conditions Tuesday morning

Crossnore Communities for Children
Local
10 months ago
A local nonprofit hopes to benefit from Giving Tuesday

Crossnore Communities for Children hopes Giving Tuesday will translate into donations for the nonprofit dedicated to helping families and children in crisis.

Beech Mountain skier
Local
10 months ago
Winter fun guide: Where to hit the slopes in WNC

Asheville is a great place for winter sports enthusiasts, offering access to ski resorts and snowboarding areas in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Metro whooping cough
Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Whooping cough outbreak reported in Buncombe County

Buncombe County Health and Human Services said 45 cases of whooping cough (pertussis) have been confirmed since Aug. 12

A-B Tech Ferguson Building Helene fair
Education
10 months ago
Find help navigating Helene recovery at A-B Tech event

The free event is designed to help students, employees and the community connect with essential resources for Helene disaster relief.

Asheville snow forecast
news
10 months ago
The 828 forecast for the upcoming week

Here’s a look at the highs and lows and snow chances for the upcoming week.

Downtown Asheville Small Business Saturday
Business
10 months ago
Why supporting local small businesses matters

This Small Business Saturday, head out to Asheville’s many unique shops

Shop Local
Business
10 months ago
Holiday shopping tips you can’t afford to miss

Shoppers who want to spend less and stick to a budget for holiday entertaining and gifting can keep these budgeting tips in mind.

Asheville Shop Local
Business
10 months ago
Why you should shop local for the holidays and beyond

Here are some of the many perks to shopping locally throughout the holiday season.

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