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.

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office arson The Yard
Crime & Safety
10 months ago
2 trucks torched at area business

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said it is the second arson this year at The Yard on Cole Road.

Local
10 months ago
2 wildfires burning in McDowell County

Both fires are the result of power lines downed by high winds, the U.S. Forest Service said.

Local
10 months ago
Bitter cold overnight and to begin the weekend

Bundle up or stay in — it’s going to be freezing out tonight and tomorrow.

Swannanoa Solstice
Lifestyle
10 months ago
A Swannanoa Solstice returns to Wortham Center

A Swannanoa Solstice has ushered in the holidays with local folk music and traditions for the last 22 years in performances filled with wholesome holiday cheer.

Metro frozen pipes
Local
10 months ago
Tips to keep water pipes safe in winter

Frozen pipes can be a major issue, especially during colder months, as they can burst and cause significant damage.

Housing
10 months ago
Hundreds of structures destroyed in storm, officials say

Of the 2,100 damage assessment inspections completed by county staff, 314 structures are considered destroyed.

Local
10 months ago
Area under a burn ban and wind advisory

It’s cold and windy, and officials have banned open burning.

USGS landslide map
Local
10 months ago
Mapping Helene’s more than 2,000 landslides

Of the 103 storm-related deaths confirmed in North Carolina by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, 23 were listed as being caused by landslides.

school bus weather closures
Education
10 months ago
Potential for black ice prompts school closures

Some school districts in the area are opting for a remote learning day on Wednesday

Local
10 months ago
Commission recap: Swearing in, bond review, DOJ funding

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners has a new chair and vice chair.

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