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
3 months ago
‘Unto These Hills’ celebrates 75 years of telling Cherokee history through outdoor theatre

As the Cherokee, N.C. outdoor drama “Unto These Hills” celebrates its 75th anniversary, the show examines its long cultural history and the role it plays in bringing the past to life for the present.

Lifestyle
3 months ago
Felled trees, carved art: Echoes of the Forest debuts woodwork tribute

Hurricane Helene felled countless trees in its destructive sweep through Western North Carolina. Local nonprofit Echoes of the Forest is transforming as many as they can into works of art.

Local
3 months ago
Pedestrian killed in second Louisiana Avenue/Patton Avenue incident this spring

The Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision which occurred on Tuesday night in West Asheville.

New airport ticket counters in a bright, airy room.
Business
3 months ago
New ticket counters fly first-class in staggered AVL airport improvements

The first of several improvements to come to the Asheville Regional Airport are brand-new ticket counters, available for public use tomorrow, Wednesday, June 11.

On The Town
3 months ago
‘Black Panther’ roars onto Pack Square this Friday for free movie night

For the second installment of the 2025 Movies in the Park season, “Black Panther,” the 2018 superhero sensation, will take the stage at 80 Court Plaza this Friday.

A sunset over buildings in Biltmore Park.
Music
3 months ago
Free Biltmore Park concerts to be held once a month all summer long

South Asheville gets its own summer music series with Concerts in the Park. Biltmore Park Town Square has organized three different outdoor concerts to rock out to every second Friday, all summer long.

Bulletin board displaying various resources from the Madison County Arts Council.
Music
3 months ago
Bluff Mountain Festival brings full day of free music to Hot Springs

The annual bluegrass, old-time and Appalachian traditional music festival returns to Hot Springs Resort & Spa this Saturday, June 14.

Perspectives
3 months ago
Espionage, Wes Anderson-style: ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ – 828reviewsNOW

“The Phoenician Scheme” is Wes Anderson iterating on his iconic style in an entirely new genre: a globe-trotting espionage adventure. Check out our review of the auteur’s latest endeavor.

Perspectives
3 months ago
‘Ballerina’ is in step with the best of John Wick – 828reviewsNOW

Ana de Armas stars as killer ballerina assassin Eve in John Wick spin-off “Ballerina.” Read our review.

Perspectives
3 months ago
Review: Continental breakfast of champions: The Refinery at the Foundry Hotel

According to Shawn Cameron, executive chef at the new eatery, The Refinery menu blends Southern influence with local ingredients for a brunch experience he hopes will appeal to adventurous and comfort diners alike.

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