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.

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.

Local
11 months ago
Buncombe County updates: Thanksgiving meals, supply distributions, elections

Buncombe County officials provided updates on Thanksgiving meals, supply distributions and elections

North Fork Reservoir
Health & Wellness
11 months ago
Asheville updates: Work to settle sediment at reservoir continues

Though the overall turbidity of the reservoir remains high, levels continue to drop, city officials said.

Local
11 months ago
DuPont among several areas set to reopen after Helene damage

Despite significant recovery efforts, several forest features remain closed

Local
11 months ago
Buncombe County updates: Grants for farmers, new trash hauler

A fencing grant for farmers, debris cleanup and a Spectrum update

Business
11 months ago
Ingles reports up to $55 million in storm losses

Ingles officials expect insurance to cover $10 million to $15 million of the grocer’s up to $55 million losses related to Helene.

Local
11 months ago
ZIPS supports Hurricane Helene relief with free wash day

“This is our small way of helping with the clean-up efforts for residents,” ZIPS Car Wash’s Basem Aybef said.

Local
11 months ago
2 southern sections of Blue Ridge Parkway reopen

Parkway reopens near Waynesville from milepost 411.8 to 421 and from milepost 423.2 to 469

Health & Wellness
11 months ago
Buncombe County updates: Stomach illnesses, park openings, early voting

If you’ve been feeling sick — vomiting and diarrhea — in the weeks since Tropical Storm Helene swamped the area, you may have gastroenteritis

Local
11 months ago
Survivor’s guilt: Life after Helene forever changed WNC

“Survivors shouldn’t feel guilty for not losing everything. They’re the ones who are helping us,” a Swannanoa resident said.