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.

On The Town
2 months ago
What to do in the 828: Aug. 29-31

Looking for weekend plans? From a pride pageant to a weekend-long free music festival, we have your guide to what to do this Labor Day weekend in the 828.

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
‘Evolution Incubation Refinement’: Pink Dog announces fall exhibit

“Evolution Incubation Refinement” is the name of an upcoming exhibit by RAD artist Pat Phillips, a painter and jeweler who has been working in the Asheville arts district since 2012.

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Asheville 48 Hour Film Project winners to be announced next Saturday

The Asheville chapter of The 48 Hour Film Project, an international competition which challenges independent filmmakers to write, shoot and complete an entire short film in 48 hours, has announced their nominees in 18 different categories in advance of an awards ceremony next weekend.

On The Town
2 months ago
Oktoberfest returns this fall with free admission, 60+ beverages

The Asheville Downtown Association event will be held from 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4 in Pack Square Park.

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Bad dogs: R-rated animated features ‘Fixed’ and ‘Dog of God’ – 828reviewsNOW

“Fixed” and “Dog of God,” two very different boundary-pushing animated films, may each center around dogs, but one is a far better boy than the other. Read our reviews for more.

Community
2 months ago
Grace in Action: Local realtors, Grace Covenant Church unite for housing relief

Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church and the Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS joined forces in July to create the Grace in Action Fund, an initiative intended to bring long-term stability to Western North Carolina households after Hurricane Helene.

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
‘Mark II’: Marquee Asheville announces ‘Take II’ RAD reopening

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene swept through the River Arts District, the district will officially welcome back Marquee Asheville, the first Foundy Street business to return to the RAD since the storm.

Photo
2 months ago
GALLERY: Big fun at the Marion Bigfoot Festival

Hundreds of sasquatch celebrators turned out for the annual Bigfoot Festival this weekend in Marion, N.C. Check out our photo gallery for all the best moments and weirdest merchandise from the 2025 festivities.

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Rollercoaster theatre: ‘Miss Julie’ stars Lauren Otis and Jon Robinson on their upcoming Attic Salt production

“Miss Julie” is a classic 19th century play written by the Swedish playwright August Strindberg. This September, the naturalistic tragedy will receive a brand-new adaptation at Attic Salt Theatre Company, directed by Jeff Catanese and starring Lauren Otis and Jon Robinson.

On The Town
2 months ago
Weaverville ‘salutes to summer’ with back-to-school Nature Park party

The Salute to Summer Kids Party will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23 at Main Street Nature Park in downtown Weaverville. School supply donations will be accepted by the Weaverville Police Department at the event.

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