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
Buncombe County updates: Schools, search and rescue operations

USAR operations included 3,133 resident assists, 200 rescues, 183 resident evacuations and 35 pet evacuations.

Local
1 year ago
Crews work to stabilize Blue Ridge Parkway

One crew had to stop work over the weekend to evacuate an unauthorized user who was hurt while in the park.

Local
1 year ago
‘Redneck Air Force’ delivers aid to Asheville area

Hundreds of volunteers have been using private helicopters to deliver aid to Western North Carolina residents.

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe County modifies early voting plan

Because of Tropical Storm Helene, the Buncombe County Board of Elections approved new times and locations for early voting

Health & Wellness
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Black Mountain updates: Avoid non-essential travel

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

Local
1 year ago
Asheville updates: Parks closed, trash pickup resumes

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