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.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Fake Medicaid calls prompt warning from Buncombe officials

Authorities say scammers may spoof caller ID numbers to make it appear the call is coming from a government agency

Local
2 months ago
Free food, services, kid stuff offered at Convoy of Hope events

Attendees can receive free groceries, children’s shoes, backpacks, hot meals and access to community services

Lake Lure announced this week that the beloved Lake Lure Flowering Bridge will be permanently removed due to severe structural damage sustained during Tropical Storm Helene in September 2024.
Community
2 months ago
Lake Lure’s beloved Flowering Bridge to be demolished

Following evaluations, it was determined the historic bridge had been damaged beyond repair by Tropical Storm Helene

Local
2 months ago
Part of I-40 closed after crash in Haywood County

Major backups reported as traffic detours the area

The Phoenix Asheville, a wellness-focused retreat center, celebrated its reopening Wednesday
Business
2 months ago
The Phoenix Asheville reopens after Helene flooding

A portion of proceeds from each retreat will be donated to local recovery and rebuilding efforts, officials said

Local
2 months ago
NCDOT expands IMAP on I-26 to S. Carolina line

The expansion increases IMAP’s coverage on I-26 to 52 miles

North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
NC faces $319M Medicaid shortfall under stopgap budget

Officials criticized the underfunding, warning it jeopardizes the integrity of a program that more than 3 million residents rely on

Some Swannanoa residents are still living in campers almost a year after Tropical Storm Helene devastated the area.
Local
2 months ago
As Helene anniversary nears, county urges healing, resilience

Buncombe County officials shared Helene updates as the region approaches the one-year mark since the disaster

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Alexander man charged with assault after stabbing

Deputies were called to Walt Drive in Alexander, where they found a man suffering from a stab wound near his shoulder

Local
2 months ago
Pet Connection: Guy

Guy is a 2.5-year-old mixed-breed boy who’s looking for his forever home

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