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
NCDOT crews continue recovery efforts after massive flooding

Interstate 40 and I-26 remain closed at the Tennessee/North Carolina border.

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe County updates: Army Corps of Engineers out and about

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has deployed experts to assist FEMA in impacted areas.

Local
1 year ago
Black Mountain updates: Don’t drink the water

The town reconnected with Asheville’s water system, but that doesn’t mean the water is safe to drink.

Local
1 year ago
How to replace lost documents in North Carolina

Here is some information to help you get started replacing any documents lost in recent flooding.

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe County updates: Water safety, debris removal

As some areas begin receiving water, there are important water safety measures residents should take

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Water is flowing into bypass line at North Fork Reservoir

Crews have started pressurizing waterlines from the North Fork Reservoir

Education
1 year ago
Districts turn to portable restroom trailers, wells to open schools

Local officials are scrambling to find ways to get kids back in classrooms despite power and water outages.

Local
1 year ago
NC lawmakers pass a $273M Helene relief bill

Over half of the 238 confirmed Helene-related deaths in Southeastern states in Helene’s path occurred in North Carolina

Local
1 year ago
One Spruce Pine high-purity quartz maker back operating

Sibelco announced on Thursday that production has restarted at its mining and processing operations in Spruce Pine

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe County updates: Help centers and reopening restaurants

Help centers have opened and officials are working to help restaurants reopen