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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.

Shelf of Taylor Farms frozen vegetables: broccoli and cauliflower, and broccoli & carrots bags visible on display.
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Candler Ingles responds to Taylor Farms repackaging allegations

Produce management at the Ingles Market on Sand Hills Road in Candler has responded to online allegations that the store has been repackaging and selling Taylor Farms products amid concerns over a cyclosporiasis outbreak. 

Firefighters spray water on a fallen tree blocking a residential street, with a red fire truck and a brick building in the background.
Local
3 months ago
Tree falls on power lines, sparks fire, cuts power along Haywood Road in Asheville

Firefighters and Duke Energy crews respond after tree debris damages lines near RiverLink; hundreds lose electricity

Outdoor music festival crowd facing a lit stage at dusk, with orange sunset clouds in the sky and bright stage lights.
Music
3 months ago
Inside the concert experience at Hellbender, Asheville’s new outdoor music venue

Hellbender by the Orange Peel is officially open to the public. Before seeing a show at the new outdoor venue, read about what to expect from the shuttles, the sound and more.

Baby raccoon drinking from a green bottle while lying on a quilted blanket.
Community
3 months ago
Why a West Asheville wildlife rehabilitator had to surrender rescued raccoons

Buncombe County advised visitors of a West Asheville wildlife rescue to seek a rabies risk evaluation after discovering several young raccoons at the practice. Their caretaker says the raccoons were no threat to anyone. What happened?

Signpost with blue panels pointing to Art Studios, arrows indicating directions, set against a bright blue sky and colorful striped base.
Arts & Culture
3 months ago
ArtsAVL launches $500-1,500 grant program for WNC artists

Applications are now open for the ArtsAVL Artist Support Grant cycle. The grants, open to artists from six different Western North Carolina counties, will be awarded this November.

Road closed barrier with orange-and-white striped barricades and a detour sign blocking the road, directing traffic away from the closed area.
Local
3 months ago
Haywood County I-40 exit ramp to close for 2 weeks for maintenance

The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced that the ramp from U.S. 74 to Interstate 40 West will temporarily close while a contractor conducts maintenance.

Three ancient warriors in leather and metal armor with plumed helmets stand on a sandy hill against a clear blue sky, with the central figure wearing a red crest.
Entertainment
3 months ago
‘The Odyssey’ review: Christopher Nolan’s epic is mythic, massive moviemaking

“The Odyssey” has arrived. “Oppenheimer” director Christopher Nolan delivers an unbelievably immersive and impressive interpretation of the epic story. Read our review for more.

Shop display of handmade craft items: framed photos, jewelry, trinkets, and small boxes arranged on shelves with price tags and baskets beneath.
Community
3 months ago
ReMix It launches youth photography contest in Asheville

Local kids ages 9-17 are invited to participate in Found It!, a youth photography contest organized by ReMix It, a West Asheville art supply store.

Brick school building with Buncombe County Schools sign and circular logo against a clear blue sky
Education
3 months ago
Buncombe County Social Work launches school supply drive for students in foster care

Buncombe County Social Work has launched a school supplies donation drive for Western North Carolina students in the foster care system, including over 300 kids in Buncombe County. The drive will run through the end of the month.

Low-angle view of a brick building with a large digital marquee showing the word 'WORLD' and glass panels against a blue sky with trees nearby.
Arts & Culture
3 months ago
Wortham Center announces 2026-27 performing arts season in Asheville

The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts has announced all the dance, theater and stand-up comedy coming to the downtown performance venue in the 2026-27 season.

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