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
Are you Real ID ready? Here’s what you need to know

Don’t have your Real ID? There are other acceptable forms of identification travelers may use

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
‘Not warranted,’ FEMA stops paying 100% for Helene recovery

Congressman Chuck Edwards said he was focusing on other ways to help WNC residents recover

Local
7 months ago
Wreck snarls traffic on New Leicester Highway

A second wreck in a matter of days closed New Leicester Highway on Friday

Local
7 months ago
Reminder: Roads going into Bat Cave, Gerton still closed

Some roads going into Bat Cave and Gerton are still closed

Local
7 months ago
Cooler temperatures, some rain likely over next few days

A Freeze Watch is in effect from Saturday night until 10 a.m. Sunday, April 13, for several WNC counties

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
17 Buncombe residents among more than 500 flu deaths in NC

So far this flu season, 17 Buncombe County residents have had influenza-associated deaths, county officials said.

Flambeaux is a sweet little girl looking for her forever home.
Local
8 months ago
Pet Connection: Flambeaux

Flambeaux is a sweet little girl looking for her forever home.

Local
8 months ago
Coalition pushes back on I-26 Connector overpass

Many residents argue the flyover plan ignores community feedback and threatens local businesses and neighborhoods

Local
8 months ago
The Griffin List: How to find out if your vote is being challenged

The legal drama involving state Supreme Court candidates Republican Jefferson Griffin and Democrat Allison Riggs continues.

Business
8 months ago
Best Buy Metals marks 13 years with strong service, community roots

Best Buy Metals remains focused on innovation, education and service, continuing to lead the industry while staying grounded in its values.

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