Dryden Quigley
Before coming to San Francisco, she worked at WSMV in Nashville, Tennessee. She was one of the first on the scene at the deadly Antioch High School shooting in Nashville and has covered multiple devastating tornadoes in the Midstate region. Her stories have ranged from high-profile court trials to (literal) cow thefts. While in Music City, she was involved in entertainment coverage, including the BMI Country Music awards, CMA Fest,100 years of the Grand Ole Opry, and movie premieres.
Dryden got her start on-air in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she was the weekend anchor, reporter, and occasionally filled in on weather. Her notable coverage there includes the trial for the organizers of the 'Unite the Right' rally, the deadly shooting of three University of Virginia football players, and a historic snowstorm.
Her dynamic live shots during a flood earned her an Emmy nomination in 2025. She was also honored by the Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters for Best One-person Band Reporter and Best Old Dominion Heritage in 2023 and Best Team News Coverage in 2022.
Dryden graduated from Duke University with her B.A in International Relations. Go, Blue Devils! She worked for the 9th Street Journal, where she received recognition from the state for her work in uncovering a COVID death in the Durham jail. She also served as the 'Duke correspondent' for UNC's Carolina Week. Right after college, she was a news production assistant at WRAL, where she discovered her love for broadcast news.
Dryden is originally from Westchester, New York, but is excited to find out if the West Coast really is the best coast.
In her free time, Dryden likes to travel, try new food, listen to live music, and cheer on the New York Rangers! She's ready to take advantage of the Bay Area weather by hiking or playing tennis, maybe even pickleball.
If you have story ideas, comments, or just want to say hi, you can reach her at Dryden.f.quigley@abc.com
You can find Dryden on Instagram or TikTok @drydenreports, on Facebook Dryden Quigley ABC7, or X @drydenquigley.
Dryden's Stories
Why parents say new SFUSD school selection policy will disproportionately impact Black students
"I think it's segregation by another name, but it's still segregation," one parent said, expressing concerns about negative consequences for Black students after SFUSD's decision to move away from its lottery-based school assignment system and adopt a neighborhood-based model.
Students protest Sonoma Valley Unified School District's decision to ban Pride flags
Dozens of students gathered outside Sonoma Valley High School to protest a school board decision that prohibits schools from flying the Pride flag, arguing that the move ignores students' voices and undermines efforts to foster an inclusive environment.
Bay Area woman poisoned by co-worker speaks out after his felony conviction expunged by judge
A Berkeley engineer whose co-worker was convicted of poisoning her is speaking publicly about the case for the first time after a court agreed to expunge his felony conviction despite objections from prosecutors.
There's more to Fleet Week than just looking up at the sky: Here's a look at SF's Fleet Fest
Fleet Week is often associated with air shows and the roar of military aircraft overhead, but organizers say there is much more to the annual event than what happens in the sky.
Pacifica City Council candidate arrested after vandalizing sign opposing him: police
Video from a trail camera shows Pacifica City Council candidate Sam Casillas spray-painting over the word "NOT" and replacing it with a heart.
Senator Bernie Sanders holds San Francisco rally supporting Prop. 40, CA billionaire tax proposal
Hundreds of people gathered for Vermont Senator Bernie Sander's "Ballots Over Billionaires" rally in San Francisco in support of Proposition 40 on Saturday.
Federal court ends historic 23-year oversight of Oakland Police Department
A federal judge has officially terminated the federal court oversight of the Oakland Police Department, bringing an end to the longest-running police monitorship in U.S. history.
Documents reveal child abuse, domestic violence claims of Dublin man allegedly killed by in-laws
Jonathan McKinsey, the director of engineering for New York Times Games, was allegedly shot and killed by his 77-year-old in-laws in Dublin on Saturday, and new details are shedding light on a restraining order, pending divorce, child custody battle, child abuse and domestic violence.
Thousands of people wait hours to tour iconic Mexican Navy ship ARM Cuauhtémoc in SF
Thousands of visitors waited for hours on Saturday for a chance to tour the ARM Cuauhtémoc, a 300-foot Mexican Navy tall ship, that was docked in San Francisco.
A nod to '9 to 5,' San Francisco celebrates first-ever Dolly Parton Day
The event at Union Square featured line dancing, look-alike competitions and singalongs as attendees paid tribute to Parton's life and legacy.
