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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.

FEMA center Asheville Mall
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Helene updates: Buncombe reopens homeowner grant program

Grants may be used for housing-related costs like property tax bills, housing costs, mortgage or homeowner’s insurance

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe County detention officer killed in crash

The crash happened just after midnight Tuesday on New Stock Road

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Have you seen this food trailer?

The trailer was taken from the 2300 block of U.S. 70 in Swannanoa on or around Nov. 2

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.