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
Election 2024: Who and what are on the ballot

Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. On Election Day

Local
1 year ago
Tips for voting Tuesday

If you are waiting for Election Day, Nov. 5, to cast your ballot, the State Board of Elections has some tips that might make the process a little easier.

Local
1 year ago
Record turnout in NC: More than 4.2M ballots cast in early voting

Including absentee voting, 4,465,548 voters — or 57% of the state’s 7.8 million registered voters — cast ballots in the general election as of Sunday morning, officials said.

Health & Wellness
1 year 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
1 year ago
Buncombe County updates: Thanksgiving meals, supply distributions, elections

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

Health & Wellness
1 year 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
1 year ago
DuPont among several areas set to reopen after Helene damage

Despite significant recovery efforts, several forest features remain closed

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe County updates: Grants for farmers, new trash hauler

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

Business
1 year 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
1 year 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.