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
AP Race Call: Harris vs. Trump for president

AP is beginning to project winners in several states

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Florida doctor charged with stealing Helene donations

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office began investigating complaints of a man looting donations in the Swannanoa area on Oct. 25

Local
11 months ago
I-40 in Pigeon River Gorge could reopen by New Year’s Day

The Pigeon River washed away the interstate’s eastbound lanes in four long swaths during the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Local
11 months ago
Election 2024: Polls have closed, counting begins

Results are coming in and the 828newsNOW staff is bringing them to you live on our Facebook and Instagram feeds and YouTube channel.

Local
11 months ago
Election 2024: Fewer workers manning the polls in NC

It takes about 25,000 people to make voting happen at these polling places in North Carolina, election officials say.

Local
11 months ago
Officials tout safety measures as they brace for Election Day

Voters who are harassed or intimidated should notify an election official immediately.

Local
11 months ago
Election 2024: Who and what are on the ballot

Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. On Election Day

Local
11 months ago
Tips for voting Tuesday

If you are waiting for Election Day, Nov. 5, to cast your ballot, the State Board of Elections has some tips that might make the process a little easier.

Local
11 months ago
Record turnout in NC: More than 4.2M ballots cast in early voting

Including absentee voting, 4,465,548 voters — or 57% of the state’s 7.8 million registered voters — cast ballots in the general election as of Sunday morning, officials said.

Health & Wellness
11 months ago
When is potable water likely to hit Asheville taps?

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has joined Asheville water crews in their efforts to clear the water in the normally pristine reservoir.