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.

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1 year ago
2 deputies among those killed in Helene flooding

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Floodwaters that devastated cities, towns and communities across the mountains […]

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1 year ago
Here’s where to get water in Asheville, Buncombe, Haywood

Water distribution begins in Asheville and Buncombe County.

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1 year ago
Progress made at Hendersonville water plant, here’s where to get supplies

Water and supply distribution points have been set up across Henderson County and will begin operations at noon Monday.

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1 year ago
At least 30 dead from Helene flooding, sheriff says

The State Bureau of Investigation has sent support to help notify next of kin.

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1 year ago
Temporary cell tower coming to downtown Asheville

a temporary cellular satellite trailer to the Family Justice Center at 35 Woodfin Place in downtown Asheville.

Local
1 year ago
Curfews in effect across WNC … consider all roads closed

Don’t go out unless it is an emergency

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1 year ago
More than 5,500 calls to 911 and other flood numbers

Buncombe County officials reported more than 5,566 calls to 911 between Thursday and Sunday morning.

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1 year ago
Asheville, Buncombe County services updates

City and county services are in disarray as floodwaters continue to flow through the area.

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1 year ago
Help is on the way, Asheville, Buncombe County officials say

Water and food have been ordered and are expected in the area soon

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1 year ago
UPDATED: Over 900,000 still without power

Duke Energy expects the majority of their customers will have restored power my midnight tonight.