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.

Housing
9 months ago
FEMA seeks properties to lease for Helene survivors

FEMA will pay the rent, while the survivor is responsible for utility costs and other expenses not covered in the lease.

Urban Development Secretary Adrianne Todman, Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer and Gov. Josh Stein (Photo credit: City of Asheville)
Local
9 months ago
More than $1.65 billion headed to Asheville area for Helene recovery

The awards include $1,428,120,000 to the State of North Carolina and $225,010,000 directly to the City of Asheville

Local
9 months ago
Gulf low to bring snow, ice to Asheville area

The National Weather Service said significant accumulations are possible.

Education
9 months ago
School closures, delays in the Asheville area

Many schools have opted to delay the start of classes Wednesday because of hazardous travel conditions.

Local
9 months ago
Winter storm expected this weekend in Asheville area

An area of low pressure moving along the Gulf Coast is expected to bring wintry weather to the area Friday

File- In this Thursday, May 9, 2013, file photo, two Allegiant Air jets taxi at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. Issues continue to circle overhead for low-fare Allegiant Air as directors gathered in the profitable company's Las Vegas headquarters Thursday, June 18, 2015, for a shareholder meeting. Labor disputes with pilots and flight attendants, equipment problems causing canceled flights and concerns about the CEO's spending on pet projects have plagued the small airline owned and operated by Allegiant Travel Co. (AP Photo/David Becker,File)
Local
9 months ago
Allegiant Air pilots to picket at Asheville Regional Airport

Some 30-50 Allegiant Air pilots are expected to participate in the Asheville picket, sharing their message with passengers.

Vehicles roll along on a washed up road in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Pensacola, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Local
9 months ago
Names, counties of state’s 104 confirmed Helene victims released

The NCDHHS released a list of the confirmed fatalities related to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

Education
9 months ago
School closings and delays in the Asheville area

Many schools have opted for delays or remote learning because of hazardous travel conditions

Local
9 months ago
Cleanup, expansion of Hominy Creek River Park underway

Buncombe County Parks and Recreation is working with FEMA and the Army Corp of Engineers to remove debris and contaminated silt from Hominy Creek River Park.

Henderson County Sheriff's Office
Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Kidnapping, arson, indecent liberties pleas in Henderson County cases

Several cases involving the Henderson County Major Crimes Unit ended in guilty pleas.

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