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.

The Gatlinburg Bypass remains closed as crews continue cleanup efforts following a significant landslide Saturday morning
Local
2 months ago
Gatlinburg Bypass remains closed after landslide

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open while cleanup continues

Local
2 months ago
Asheville seeks public input on transit network redesign

City launches survey and community events to guide Asheville Rides Transit improvements and future planning

Local
2 months ago
Crash shuts down NC 9 in Polk County

Detours in place as officials warn of heavy traffic delays

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Lockdown at Asheville High School lifted

Officials say no evacuation occurred; students and staff remained safe

Local
2 months ago
I-26 westbound to close overnight near Hendersonville this week

Exit 49 to Exit 44 will be shut Monday and Tuesday nights; timing may shift because of traffic or weather

A satellite image Monday morning shows clouds extending 1,000 miles from Imelda's center all the way into Central Pennsylvania, while Humberto continues to churn in the Atlantic.
Local
2 months 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
2 months 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

Dan Leroy at the first meeting to form the Buncombe Long Term Recovery Group
Community
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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

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