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.

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Deadly West Asheville stabbing culprit caught, victim identified

Raqwean Jarrel Savage, 27, has been charged with first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury.

Local
12 months ago
SBA Administrator Guzman to visit Asheville

Here’s where small business owners can find information about flood help.

Local
12 months ago
Don’t burn your storm debris, Henderson County officials say

“We want to reduce the risk of accidental fires while our emergency responders continue to work,” county officials say

Local
12 months ago
Buncombe County updates: Targeted searches continue

About 90 percent of primary searches have been completed

Local
12 months ago
Asheville updates: Some good and bad news on water problems

The North Fork Reservoir, which supplies about 80 percent of the water, was severely damaged

Local
12 months ago
Officials: Misinformation, rumors not helping recovery efforts

Haywood County Sheriff Bill Wilkie cautioned people against believing everything they see on social media

Local
12 months ago
Harris in NC, pledges ongoing federal support for storm victims

Vice President Kamala Harris opened her visit by attending a briefing with state and local officials

Local
12 months ago
Officials: Do not disturb storm debris near waterways

Teams from around the country are working to search the areas along waterways and landslides.

Local
12 months ago
APD makes headway on hundreds of missing persons cases

Asheville police still have about 75 names the missing persons list

Local
12 months ago
Buncombe County updates: Soil and well testing

Here is the latest storm update from Buncombe County.