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
11 months ago
Road Report: Hundreds of roads remain closed 6 weeks after Helene

I-40 near the Tennessee line is among 66 active incidents on main roads and 321 on secondary roads related to damage from Hurricane Helene.

Arts & Culture
11 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Nov. 9-10

Check out these awesome events happening this weekend in WNC

Local
11 months ago
Helene updates: Nonprofits offer disaster repair help

Storm-related vehicle and home repairs, emergency shelter at WNC Ag Center to close

Local
11 months ago
Some DMV fees, requirements waived in Helene-affected counties

Gov. Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 323 waiving many DMV-related fees for storm victims.

Health & Wellness
11 months ago
Asheville voters OK $80 million in bond referendums

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Final unofficial results show more than 159,778 people voted in […]

Local
11 months ago
Here’s where to dispose of political signs

Dropoff spots for political signs have been set up in Asheville and Hendersonville

Health & Wellness
11 months ago
Helene updates: Don’t go around barricades, police warn

The recovery process will be long, and Asheville police are reminding residents and visitors many areas are still dangerous

Local
11 months ago
11-mile section of Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville reopens

The Asheville Visitor Center has resumed year-round operations, and operations at the Folk Art Center are scheduled to resume Saturday

Local
11 months ago
AP: Edwards reelected in 11th Congressional District

Edwards defeated Democratic state Rep. Caleb Rudow to earn a second term in Congress

Local
11 months ago
Election 2024: The state of the races in the 828

Here’s a look at the unofficial Election Day results from across the 828