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.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Texas man arrested after multi-county manhunt in WNC

A manhunt that began in Yancey County and stretched into neighboring Avery County ended Monday with the arrest of a Texas man.

Local
8 months ago
Early morning fire extinguished at UNCA office building

Firefighters responded to a structure fire early Tuesday morning on the campus of the UNC Asheville

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Officers, armored truck seen in Asheville; authorities silent so far

Multiple reports of heavy law enforcement activity Monday afternoon drew attention across Asheville

Local
8 months ago
Man killed in I-40 collision in East Asheville

A man was killed Sunday morning in a crash on Interstate 40 in east Asheville, according to the Asheville Police Department.

Local
8 months ago
WNC residents asked to share views on pollinator protection

The survey, which takes about 5 to 10 minutes to complete, asks participants about their views on pollinators and their importance to the environment.

Community
8 months ago
Volunteers needed to weed Asheville pollinator garden

Community members are invited to join a volunteer weeding session at the pollinator garden in Klondyke Homes

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Authorities ID man killed in shooting with deputies

Authorities have identified the man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Transylvania County over the weekend

Business
8 months ago
ALDI to reopen Helene-damaged East Asheville store July 10

ALDI will reopen its East Asheville store this week, nearly a year after it had to close because of damage from Tropical Storm Helene

Local
8 months ago
Highs near 90 with triple-digit heat index expected across region

Heat and humidity return today with highs in the 90s for much of the Asheville area

Local
8 months ago
Patton Avenue reopens after fire at Goodwill

A fire broke out Monday morning in a building behind the main Goodwill facility on Patton Avenue in Asheville

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