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
1 year ago
11-mile section of Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville reopens

The Asheville Visitor Center has resumed year-round operations, and operations at the Folk Art Center are scheduled to resume Saturday

Local
1 year ago
AP: Edwards reelected in 11th Congressional District

Edwards defeated Democratic state Rep. Caleb Rudow to earn a second term in Congress

Local
1 year ago
Election 2024: The state of the races in the 828

Here’s a look at the unofficial Election Day results from across the 828

Local
1 year ago
Democrat Stein wins NC governor’s race, AP projects

Democrats have now won eight of the state’s past nine gubernatorial elections.

Local
1 year ago
AP Race Call: Harris vs. Trump for president

AP is beginning to project winners in several states

Crime & Safety
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Officials tout safety measures as they brace for Election Day

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