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
12 months ago
No strike: Mission Hospital, nurses agree to 3-year contract

The hospital and its nurses have been at the bargaining table since April.

Local
12 months ago
Buncombe County updates: Mental health, SNAP, MSD and more

The devastation left by Helene-related flooding is taking a toll, officials said Tuesday

Local
12 months ago
FEMA: What you need to know

Thousands of people have been involved in the rescue, recovery and relief efforts in Western North Carolina

Local
12 months ago
Asheville updates: SBA help, North Fork Reservoir bypass line

Small businesses and water restoration were among the topics of Asheville’s storm updates.

Local
12 months ago
Black Mountain updates: Avoid non-essential travel

More than 150 people are in town working on Helene-related rescue and recovery efforts.

Local
12 months ago
Asheville updates: Parks closed, trash pickup resumes

Here’s the latest from Asheville officials about storm-related recovery efforts.

Local
12 months ago
Mail delivery expected to improve as roads clear

Not only did Helene-related flooding wash out roads and bridges in the Asheville are, it also made mail delivery in the area a challenge.

Local
12 months ago
Henderson County updates: Resource hubs, curfews and restrictions

Bat Cave area is now restricted to essential personnel and residents only

Local
12 months ago
Water restoration ‘measured in weeks not days,’ official says

The North Fork Reservoir, which supplies about 80 percent of the water in Asheville water system, sustained catastrophic damage in Hurricane Helene flooding

Local
12 months ago
9 deaths reported in Asheville, police chief says

The department is actively working about 60 missing persons cases now.