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.

Entertainment
2 months ago
‘Weapons’ is a very smart, very scary horror epic – 828reviewsNOW

“Weapons” is a fantastic, novelistic and very scary new horror film from writer-director Zach Cregger. Read our review now.

Housing
2 months ago
Asheville public invited to attend presentation on recent housing assessment

The city of Asheville has invited the community to attend a free presentation on the Asheville Region Housing Needs Assessment. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Aug. 26 in the Thomas Auditorium at Blue Ridge Community College.

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Montford Park Players’ witty, romantic ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ has a bit of a stuffy nose

The Montford Park Players continue their 53rd season, “A Season of Lunatics, Lovers, & Poets,” with “Cyrano de Bergerac,” written by Edmond Rostand, translated by Gladys Thomas and Mary F. Guillemard, and directed and adapted by Mandy Bean. “Cyrano” will run at 7:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday, Aug. 8-30, at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St.

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Caroline Rash and her father, novelist Ron Rash, on poetry, family and her first book

Caroline Rash, daughter of novelist and professor Ron Rash, recently published “Because the bullet arrives,” her debut work of poetry. Read our interview with Caroline Rash and Ron Rash about their family vocation and experimenting with poetic form.

Arts & Culture
3 months ago
Free drinks, fine art: Explore open studios at the RAD Sip & Stroll

The RAD Sip & Stroll will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9 all over the River Arts District, with open-air art markets and open studios presenting the work of hundreds of artists to the Asheville community.

On The Town
3 months ago
‘Group hug’: French Broad River Brewery celebrates 25 years at grand reopening

FBRB will officially celebrate its comeback at a Grand Reopening Party from 1-10 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 9, at its 101 Fairview Road address, located just outside of Biltmore Village. The event also coincides with the 25th anniversary of the brewery and the release of its annual “Septemberfest” beer.

Arts & Culture
3 months ago
Wood Day: Folk Art Center carves out Saturday for woodworking showcase

Surrounded by trees on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Southern Highland Craft Guild will celebrate all things wood this weekend with their annual Wood Day celebration.

On The Town
3 months ago
Hi-Wire Brewing bringing summertime fun to the RAD with Midsummer Bash

Hi-Wire Brewing is throwing an all-day summertime celebration at their River Arts District location this weekend. Read what to expect at the Midsummer Bash!

On The Town
3 months ago
‘Wicked’ flies into Pack Square Park for concluding Movies in the Park screening

“Wicked” will defy gravity on the big screen at 8:25 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 8 in Pack Square Park. Attendees will receive green or pink sunglasses while supplies last.

Community
3 months ago
Falling tree crushes ART city bus, injures passengers on Haywood Road

A tree fell on top of an ART bus today near the intersection of Craven Street and Haywood Road in West Asheville leading to downed power lines and injury.

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