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
7 months ago
DuPont announces temporary parking area closures

Several DuPont State Recreational Forest parking and access areas will be closed for maintenance.

Local
7 months ago
Recovery crews stay busy at Lake Lure

Crews are working to remove tons of sediment and debris that are clogging the once pristine mountain lake.

Local
7 months ago
Wildfire updates: Almost 4,000 acres scorched in 3 WNC blazes

Three wildfires burning across Western North Carolina have charred almost 4,000 acres in the last few days.

Business
7 months ago
Work remains, but some Chimney Rock shops could reopen by June

Many businesses did not have flood insurance because they were not in a flood zone

Local
7 months ago
Cause of 500-acre Bee Rock Creek Fire under investigation

McDowell County has issued evacuation orders on Wild Acre Road off NC 226A.

Business
7 months ago
Town is open even if lake is not, Lake Lure officials say

Places to stay, restaurants and several parks and trails are open.

Local
7 months ago
Garden guide: Revitalize your flower gardens on a budget

These strategies can help anyone save some cash and still end up with attractive gardens and more.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Man charged with attempted murder after domestic violence call

Deputies found two family members suffering from life-threatening stab wounds.

Local
7 months ago
Bee Rock Creek Fire grows to 300 acres

As of Wednesday evening, the fire had burned about 300 acres with 0 percent containment.

Local
7 months ago
Wildfires burning in McDowell, Madison counties

Emergency personnel are on the scene of a wildfire on Armstrong Creek Road off N.C. 226 A in Turkey Cove.

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