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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
Buncombe County updates: Thanksgiving meals, supply distributions, elections

Buncombe County officials provided updates on Thanksgiving meals, supply distributions and elections

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Asheville updates: Work to settle sediment at reservoir continues

Though the overall turbidity of the reservoir remains high, levels continue to drop, city officials said.

Local
1 year ago
DuPont among several areas set to reopen after Helene damage

Despite significant recovery efforts, several forest features remain closed

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe County updates: Grants for farmers, new trash hauler

A fencing grant for farmers, debris cleanup and a Spectrum update

Business
1 year ago
Ingles reports up to $55 million in storm losses

Ingles officials expect insurance to cover $10 million to $15 million of the grocer’s up to $55 million losses related to Helene.

Local
1 year ago
ZIPS supports Hurricane Helene relief with free wash day

“This is our small way of helping with the clean-up efforts for residents,” ZIPS Car Wash’s Basem Aybef said.

Local
1 year ago
2 southern sections of Blue Ridge Parkway reopen

Parkway reopens near Waynesville from milepost 411.8 to 421 and from milepost 423.2 to 469

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Buncombe County updates: Stomach illnesses, park openings, early voting

If you’ve been feeling sick — vomiting and diarrhea — in the weeks since Tropical Storm Helene swamped the area, you may have gastroenteritis

Local
1 year ago
Survivor’s guilt: Life after Helene forever changed WNC

“Survivors shouldn’t feel guilty for not losing everything. They’re the ones who are helping us,” a Swannanoa resident said.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
SBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Weaverville

“The suspect assaulted the officer and deployed pepper spray against them,” officials said in a news release.