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.

Business
11 months ago
Which Buncombe County businesses have reopened?

Check these websites to see what area businesses are open, temporarily closed or closed

FEMA center Asheville Mall
Health & Wellness
11 months 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
11 months ago
Buncombe County detention officer killed in crash

The crash happened just after midnight Tuesday on New Stock Road

Crime & Safety
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months ago
How FEMA grant money should be spent

Disaster grants are not for regular living expenses.

Housing
11 months 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.

Darren Lamon Clayton shooting death asheville
Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Man sought in death of woman on South French Broad Avenue

Police said Darren Lamon Clayton should be considered armed and dangerous

Local
11 months ago
Veterans Day celebrations, closures

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