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.

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.

Politics
3 months ago
Lawrence wins Weaverville mayoral race, plus other Municipal Election results

The contest is over for the Weaverville and Woodfin Municipal Election held today, Nov. 4, 2025. 2,702 ballots were cast, making up 22.85% of registered voters in the four eligible precincts.

Politics
3 months ago
Election Day in Weaverville ‘busy’ as Municipal voting continues

According to Weaverville Town Clerk Tamara Mercer, election centers have “been busy. It was definitely busier this morning, but steady all day.”

Arts & Culture
3 months ago
Black Mountain Center for the Arts announces free art exhibit

“Rising from the River” is a solo showcase of Asheville artist Michelle Hamilton’s work, which will make its debut from 5-6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7 at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Food & Drink
3 months ago
Barnardsville barista: Meet the owner of one-woman coffee shop Quinn Wren Coffee

24-year-old Emily Timgren is a mom, a dedicated community member and owner and operator of Quinn Wren Coffee, Barnardsville’s one-and-only specialty coffee shop.

Arts & Culture
3 months ago
Documentary about NC dancers’ work with veterans to make Asheville premiere

Timed to the celebration of Veterans Day, a documentary about a North Carolina dance company’s work with veterans will make its Asheville premiere at the Wortham Center of the Performing Arts.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Interview: NC author Mason Deaver on their YA queer romance novel, ‘I Wish You All the Best’

“I Wish You All the Best” is a coming-of-age novel by Mason Deaver, a nonbinary, North Carolinian author and librarian, about a nonbinary teen grappling with anxiety, family and first love after coming out to their unaccepting parents.

Outdoors
3 months ago
Hikes of WNC: Rattlesnake Lodge

One of the most accessible hikes on the Blue Ridge Parkway is the Rattlesnake Lodge Trail, a quick mountain ascent over rocks and switchbacks on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

Arts & Culture
3 months ago
Blue Spiral 1 adds four new exhibits through the holiday season

The new exhibits – “Spectrum,” “Heidi Tarver: The Story So Far,” “Chris Liberti + Will Dickert” and “Field of Vision” – will open to the public with an event from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7 and be on display through Dec. 24, 2025 at Blue Spiral.

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