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.

Local
1 year ago
Helene causes more than $19 million in damage to Buncombe County forests

The NC Forest Service estimated 822,000 acres of timberland received damage during Helene resulting in an estimated $214 million of damage

Business
1 year ago
Nonprofits to help Asheville distribute more than $4M in relief grants

Announcements on where to apply for grants through the nonprofit partners will be forthcoming.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
How FEMA grant money should be spent

Disaster grants are not for regular living expenses.

Housing
1 year ago
Here’s where property owners can apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant

The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is a FEMA-funded initiative aimed at reducing or eliminating damages and losses following a disaster.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man sought in death of woman on South French Broad Avenue

Police said Darren Lamon Clayton should be considered armed and dangerous

Local
1 year ago
Veterans Day celebrations, closures

Check here to find out about local Veterans Day ceremonies and city and county closures.

Local
1 year ago
Road Report: Hundreds of roads remain closed 6 weeks after Helene

I-40 near the Tennessee line is among 66 active incidents on main roads and 321 on secondary roads related to damage from Hurricane Helene.

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Nov. 9-10

Check out these awesome events happening this weekend in WNC

Local
1 year ago
Helene updates: Nonprofits offer disaster repair help

Storm-related vehicle and home repairs, emergency shelter at WNC Ag Center to close

Local
1 year ago
Some DMV fees, requirements waived in Helene-affected counties

Gov. Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 323 waiving many DMV-related fees for storm victims.