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Pruett Norris

Pruett Norris is a staff reporter and film critic for 828newsNOW. He is a member of the North Carolina Film Critics Association (NCFCA) and graduated from Appalachian State University with degrees in English and Electronic Media/Broadcasting. He enjoys vampire movies, Scrabble and hanging out with his cat, Tommy Chainsaw. Contact him at pruett@828newsNOW.com.

Health & Wellness
3 hours ago
Mission Hospital files request for 10 additional newborn beds

Mission Health has submitted a certificate of need application to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for the development of 10 new neonatal beds at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

On The Town
7 hours ago
Weaverville to welcome new bookstore as Willbloom Books opens storefront this fall

Willbloom Books, a pop-up bookstore based in Weaverville, N.C., will open a brick-and-mortar shop later this fall. The bookstore will be located off Weaver Boulevard, less than half a mile from downtown Weaverville.

Outdoors
1 day ago
When will leaves change in Asheville? ‘Fall Color Guy’ weighs in

Howard Neufeld, a former biology professor at Appalachian State University, runs a fall color blog called Fall Color Guy, keeping Western North Carolina up to date with the latest in autumn leaves.

Health & Wellness
1 day ago
Henderson County health care companies ask state for new care beds, MRI scanners

Fletcher Hospital Inc. and the Henderson County Hospital Corporation have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to expand medical faculties at two Mills River care sites.

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Asheville black bear with pattern of home break-ins still on the loose

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is still looking for a female bear that injured an Asheville resident during a home break-in last month. The bear has since attempted several more forcible home entries.

Business
2 days ago
Asheville airport debuts ‘more convenient’ ride-hailing and taxi pick-up location

The Asheville Regional Airport has introduced a new pick-up location for ride-hailing app users and taxi riders, accessible by walking or riding the AVL shuttle.

On The Town
2 days ago
Recovering Asheville city golf course tees up next stage of recovery

Nearly two years after Tropical Storm Helene, the Asheville Municipal Golf Course continues to recover from Tropical Storm Helene, supported by the efforts of the Friends of Asheville Muni.

Arts & Culture
3 days ago
River Arts District studio to hold benefit auction for local artists, BeLoved Asheville

Trackside Studios, an art gallery and studios located in the River Arts District, will hold a benefit auction of artwork inspired by and salvaged from Tropical Storm Helene in commemoration of the two year anniversary of the storm.

Politics
5 days ago
G20 protestors take to Merrimon Avenue for climate, community and credit

Dozens of protestors took handmade signs to Merrimon Avenue this afternoon, spreading out in pockets for over a mile and a half. The protestors were rallying against the G20 Finance Track, a summit of global finance leaders at the Omni Grove Park Inn.

Sports
5 days ago
Weaverville indoor pickleball courts set to open by early October

Ballcrank Pickleball Club, a new indoor pickleball facility, is set to open in Weaverville in just a few weeks. The space will host 12 pickleball courts, a pro shop, bathrooms and showers and an outdoor patio, as well as the potential for a restaurant down the line. 

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