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
828 roundup: Tennis benefit, Helene book, Stoobie awards and more

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

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Dead bird at Lake Julian Park tests positive for avian flu

Preliminary tests show a bird at Lake Julian Park had avian influenza H5N1

Local
10 months ago
Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained, North Fork Fire still burning

Crooked Creek Fire was caused by a fallen powerline, emergency officials said.

news
10 months ago
City Council amends Asheville flood protection ordinance

Changes could include stricter building codes, enhanced stormwater requirements or updated flood zone maps.

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Man with multiple warrants arrested in Buncombe County

Antonne Dewillard Smith Jr. was arrested at a house on Asheville’s Blanton Street

Local
10 months ago
Crooked Creek Fire burns 220 acres, evacuations lifted

No injuries or fatalities have been reported in the Crooked Creek Fire.

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
91-year-old Asheville man guilty of misdemeanor sexual battery

Shi Ying Kuai was accused of assaulting a woman during an acupuncture treatment at his home office.

Local
10 months ago
FEMA closes Disaster Recovery Center at Asheville Mall, opens 2 others

According to FEMA reports, officials have so far approved $328 million for 147,000-plus households and individuals beginning their recovery.

Local
10 months ago
Crooked Creek Fire grows to 200 acres, 5% contained

Gusty winds are pushing the fire, making it difficult to control.

Local
10 months ago
What Trump’s funding freeze could mean for Asheville area

An ordered funding freeze for federal grants and loans could impact North Carolina residents