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
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

Local
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.

Local
1 year ago
Asheville, Buncombe County services updates

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

Local
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

Local
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.

Local
1 year ago
Stay alert: Flash flooding happening now

WATCH: Buncombe County leaders provide storm updates as a county wide emergency stays in place

Local
1 year ago
Mandatory evacuation order for part of Marion

Move to higher ground immediately!

Local
1 year ago
828 Road Report: Weather-related road closures

ALERT: All lanes of I-40 at Old Fort Mountain east of Ridgecrest are closed due to a landslide.