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.

Outdoors
2 months ago
Logging lawsuit: MountainTrue files illegal logging claim against Forest Service

Environmental nonprofit group MountainTrue and the Center for Biological Diversity have filed a joint lawsuit against the United States Forest Service for what they call illegal logging in the Nolichucky River Gorge.

Entertainment
2 months ago
5 new movies to see, stream or skip in November 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

Looking for something new to watch? From a black comedy about alien abduction to a new biopic about the Nuremberg trials, check out our list of five new movies to see, stream or skip this November.

Outdoors
2 months ago
Hikes of WNC: Haw Creek Valley Overlook

A visit to the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway is not truly complete without a hike up to Haw Creek Valley Overlook. The 4.8 mile out-and-back is a narrow but beautiful ascent to a stunning mountaintop view.

Entertainment
2 months ago
‘Predator: Badlands’ is a real good time – 828reviewsNOW

“Predator: Badlands” is the first of the sci-fi franchise to tell a story from the perspective of the titular alien warriors, but the latest in a recent run of terrific “Predator” movies. Dan Trachtenberg’s follow-up to “Prey” and “Predator: Killer of Killers” is a whole lot of fun. Read our review for more.

North Carolina Arboretum Executive Director Drake Fowler and Vic Isley, president and CEO of Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County TDA, on Thursday announced the coming of an outdoor art exhibition by renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo.
On The Town
3 months ago
Tourism packages announced in advance of Dambo Trolls arrival

Later this month, a new collection of Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s world-renowned trolls will arrive at the North Carolina Arboretum. Whether you are an Asheville resident looking for a troll-tastic staycation or a visitor troll-hunting for a deal, Explore Asheville has prepared several lodging packages bundled with the Arboretum experience.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Short plays and tall tales: Hendersonville Theatre’s One Act Play Festival

The One Act Play Festival is made up of two different sets of plays shown between Nov. 6-15, culminating in a Best of Show performance at 3 p.m. on November 16, 2025.

Arts & Culture
3 months ago
RADFest returns: River Arts District to hold local arts bonanza this weekend

RADFest 2.0 will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9 across the River Arts District.

Music
3 months ago
Three Asheville churches band together for charity choir concert

This Friday, the churches of Church Street will come together for their annual collaborative choir concert. This year, the community building will not stop with music, either. The 2025 Three Church Concert is also a fundraiser for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity.

Community
3 months ago
Weaverville Tailgate Market begins its holiday season today

‘Tis the season to attend the Weaverville Tailgate Holiday Market. The annual holiday market will run from 3-6 p.m. every Wednesday from Nov. 5-Dec. 17 at the Weaverville Community Center, 60 Lakeshore Dr.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Harrowing Iranian film ‘It Was Just an Accident’ is made of scar tissue – 828reviewsNOW

Revered Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has returned with his latest movie, “It Was Just an Accident,” a filmic tour-de-force already generating Oscars buzz after winning the coveted Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. It deserves it. “It Was Just an Accident” is one of the best films of the year.

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