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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.

Downtown Asheville
Community
8 months ago
Hotels open to locals as winter storm threatens Asheville area

Travel discouraged amid snow, ice and dangerously cold temperatures

Paul Roberts, the county maintenance engineer for NCDOT in Buncombe County, said crews have been working for days to prepare equipment, materials and staffing ahead of the storm, which could bring snow, ice or freezing rain.
Community
8 months ago
Hundreds of workers, tons of salt readied for storm

NCDOT begins pre-treatment of interstates and primary and secondary roads in Asheville area

Winter emergency car kit
Local
8 months ago
Don’t panic, prepare: Emergency kit essentials

Storm prep 101: What Asheville area residents should keep on hand in case of a crisis

Local
8 months ago
Winter storm looms: Safety tips for Asheville area residents

Preparation can prevent accidents and life-threatening conditions

Health & Wellness
8 months ago
Asheville area braces for weekend winter storm

Residents advised to shelter in place, stay off roads, stock up on essentials and plan for power outages

Local
8 months ago
Ice threat grows ahead of weekend winter storm

Forecasters warn of dangerous travel and prolonged power outages in Asheville area

Local
8 months ago
Vehicle fire shuts down two lanes of I-40 eastbound

Heavy delays reported near Smokey Park Highway in West Asheville

Community
8 months ago
Barn fire spreads into woods, burns 24 acres in Leicester

Two non-residential structures destroyed; no injuries reported

Local
8 months ago
Winter storm watch issued for Asheville area

Gov. Stein declares emergency ahead of weekend winter storm

828newsNow's Pruett Norris demonstrates the layered clothing concept.
Health & Wellness
8 months ago
Safe, unconventional ways to stay warm without power

From hot water bottles to indoor tents, creative ways Asheville area residents can keep the cold at bay without electricity