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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
Storm alerts: How Asheville area residents can stay informed

New tools give personalized, real-time notifications for emergencies, closures and public safety updates

Local
1 year ago
Storm debris removal to begin at Asheville’s North Fork watershed

City stresses dam is safe; project focuses on water flow and wildfire prevention

Community
1 year ago
United Way directs $4.5 million, 7,000 volunteers to Helene recovery

Organization leads Buncombe County’s relief efforts a year after storm destroyed thousands of homes

Local
1 year ago
Imelda tracks east, but Asheville forecast still wet

Clouds, fog and scattered thunderstorms expected before midweek clearing

An American flag stands next to a sign written on housing debris along the Swannanoa River, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Swannanoa, N.C. Swannanoa was one of several communities in western North Carolina that was severely affected by Hurricane Helene. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
Business
1 year ago
Shops, tourism return to Black Mountain and Swannanoa after Helene

Nearly a year later, businesses, volunteers and residents continue to drive recovery, chamber director says

Community
1 year ago
Candlelight ceremony in Swannanoa marks Helene anniversary

‘This day a year ago was one we all wish we could take back.’ — Swannanoa Fire Chief AJ Penland

Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy Knighton
Local
1 year ago
Asheville fire official reflects on Helene response

Assistant fire chief details planning, strategic deployment, 250-plus rescues, community support and lessons learned

Rustic Ritual Beauty
Business
1 year ago
Asheville salon owner reopens in South Slope

Rustic Ritual Beauty rises from Helene’s devastation with community support and a new location

Traffic along Interstate 40 on Friday provided an apt backdrop as Gov. Josh Stein and a host of state and federal officials marked Helene’s one-year anniversary.
Local
1 year ago
Roar of trucks on I-40 signals resilience one year after Helene

State, federal officials highlight recovery in Western North Carolina during visit to Pigeon River Gorge

Local
1 year ago
NOAA releases ‘story map’ of Helene’s destruction

Interactive resource combines photos, videos and data to trace storm’s impact from Florida to Western North Carolina