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
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
1 year 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
1 year ago
APD makes headway on hundreds of missing persons cases

Asheville police still have about 75 names the missing persons list

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe County updates: Soil and well testing

Here is the latest storm update from Buncombe County.

Local
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Black Mountain updates: Town Hall set to reopen

Here are the latest storm updates from Black Mountain officials.

Local
1 year 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
1 year ago
Asheville updates: Parks closed, trash dropoff points

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

Local
1 year 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