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
12 months ago
2 Spruce Pine quartz facilities closed with no reopening date in sight

Spruce Pine is home to mines that produce some of the world’s highest-quality quartz.

Health & Wellness
12 months ago
Helene damaged a McDowell County factory that makes IV fluids

Baxter said Thursday that it was still assessing damage, and it had no timeline for when the plant will resume operations.

Local
12 months ago
Black Mountain updates: Town Hall set to reopen

Here are the latest storm updates from Black Mountain officials.

Local
12 months ago
No timeline for reopening parkway in North Carolina

The National Park Service said crews are continuing to assess the damage from Hurricane Helene.

Asheville City Hall
Local
12 months ago
Asheville updates: Parks closed, trash dropoff points

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — City offices and parks will be closed until further notice. […]

Local
12 months ago
Rescuers ‘will not rest,’ sheriff says as searches continue

“We know these are hard times, but please know we’re coming.” – Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Asheville main jailed after shots fired at deputies

As Buncombe County deputies approached the Pisgah View Road residence, they came under gunfire, with approximately four shots being fired

Health & Wellness
12 months ago
Benadryl, EpiPens being distributed as yellow jackets swarm from Helene flooding

To reduce the risk of getting stung, experts recommend wearing long and light-colored clothing that has a smooth finish, avoiding perfumes and smelly soaps and deodorants.

Local
12 months ago
Black Mountain updates: Food, water, gas, roads improve

Here’s the latest information from Black Mountain.

Local
12 months ago
Buncombe County updates: Fire safety, showers and power

Here’s the latest update from Buncombe County officials.