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.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Man accused of child sex offenses in Asheville in 2016 arrested

Juan Jose Bernal-Ramirez was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under no bond.

Helene damage Swannanoa 12-10-24 (1)
Local
11 months ago
Here’s where to get help removing Helene debris from your property

More than 1,100 property owners have applied to have disaster debris removed from their property through the Private Property Debris Removal Program

Education
11 months ago
2-hour delays at some schools because of road conditions

Some area schools will be operating on a two-hour delay Thursday because of road conditions

Helene damage Swannanoa 12-10-24
Business
11 months ago
More ways to get FEMA help in Asheville area

Check out this story for information about the types of help FEMA is offering Helene victims and how to apply

Education
11 months ago
Number of homeless students soars after Helene slams Asheville Area

Reports list more than 1,300 students in Buncombe County Schools as being without permanent homes.

Local
11 months ago
Snow, high winds back in the Asheville area forecast

Some forecast models show minor snow accumulations even in the Asheville area.

news
11 months ago
518-acre Buck Creek Fire 100 percent contained

Significant rainfall extinguished the remaining heat on the Buck Creek Fire, the U.S. Forest Service says

Lee Burgess Wheeler, 64, has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. He is being held in the Buncombe County Detention Facility under no bond.
Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Woman shot, suspect taken into custody

Charges are pending in the case, the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said

Rotary Club Asheville Helene disaster assistance
Local
12 months ago
Rotary Club of Asheville offers disaster relief grants

Rotary Clubs around the U.S. and Canada and individuals have contributed more than $150,000 to support the grant initiative

Buncombe County housing recovery grant Swannanoa Dec. 10, 2024
Housing
12 months ago
Buncombe County launches Helene recovery grant

Here’s where you may apply for a Helene Recovery Housing Assistance Grant, which will provide help with rent, mortgage or utility payments