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.

Crossnore Communities for Children
Local
9 months ago
Crossnore Communities for Children reflects on resilience, gratitude after Helene

Crossnore’s dedication to hope and healing continued without pause, ensuring that children and families in their care received the support they needed.

FILE - North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper speaks at a campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
NC’s Medicaid expansion hits enrollment goal about a year ahead of projections

More than 600,000 people have enrolled in North Carolina’s Medicaid coverage for low-income adults about a year after the program’s expansion

Money Buncombe County Helene recovery
Local
9 months ago
Commission recap: Helene recovery funds, Continuum of Care update

Buncombe County commissioners approved disaster rental assistance funding and reallocated COVID funds to help with Helene recovery

Education
9 months ago
Report on possible school districts merger due by end of year

Recommendations about a merger between Asheville City and Buncombe County schools is due to the General Assembly in February.

Metro blood donations
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Here’s how you can boost blood supply in Asheville area

In the Asheville area, there are several opportunities to donate blood during the holiday season

People look at the flooding on U.S. 70 in Swannanoa. The bridge seen here near Interstate 40 exit 55 was damaged in the storm.
news
9 months ago
U.S. 70 bridge in Swannanoa to reopen tonight

An average of 16,000 vehicles per day crossed the U.S. 70 bridge in Swannanoa before Helene, NCDOT officials said

Grove Arcade Christmas lights
Business
9 months ago
Places to go, things to do this holiday season in Asheville

Asheville is open, and area artists, chefs and business owners invite visitors to return.

Metro PyroWright fireworks safety tips
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
How to handle fireworks safely

Though fireworks are awe-inspiring, they’re also dangerous, which is why people should be careful handling them.

An officer stands outside the apartment complex where a double homicide was committed earlier today, Monday, Dec. 16.
Crime & Safety
9 months ago
One victim in fatal Asheville shooting identified

Authorities have identified one person who was killed in a shooting Monday, Dec. 16, in Asheville.

Helene damage Swannanoa 12-10-24
news
10 months ago
FEMA wants to hire locals to help with Helene recovery

FEMA is holding a job fair Wednesday to hire staff to support long-term recovery efforts from Tropical Storm Helene.

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