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.

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Repeat indecent exposure offender caught at Carrier Park within yards of last arrest

The Asheville Police Department has arrested and charged a man for public masturbation in West Asheville, marking the offender’s second charge for the same crime in the same park.

On The Town
3 months ago
Trails & Trains Festival chugs back into Old Fort this weekend

The 3rd annual Trails & Trains Festival returns to Old Fort, N.C. this weekend for a full schedule of free events, ranging from outdoor exploration to history talks to film festivals.

On The Town
3 months ago
Ashe-Vegas: Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival returns end of this month

Asheville’s annual burlesque showcase, the Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival, is back for its fourth year, with dozens of performers set to entertain Asheville across two venues and three nights.

Crime scene police tape
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
No charges for Rankin Ave. shooting, APD says in detailed statement

APD cited G.S. 14-51.3, North Carolina law which states that a threatened person is legally exonerated from utilizing deadly force to protect themselves in cases of mortal self-defense.

Business
3 months ago
Value shop Five Below plans grand opening bash for Blue Ridge Mall

The teen-oriented value shop Five Below is celebrating the grand opening of its new Hendersonville, N.C. location with a freebie-filled party.

Business
3 months ago
A still life 50 years in the making: Tall Greg paints Earth Fare

Earth Fare, a healthy supermarket located at 66 Westgate Parkway, was founded in Asheville in 1975. Following a celebration of the store’s 50th birthday earlier this year, the grocery has further commemorated their anniversary with a still life painting by Gregory “Tall Greg” Carr.

Pets
3 months ago
Strangeville: The American Museum of the House Cat is a meow-tain treasure

Located right off of Highway 441 in Sylva, North Carolina, the American Museum of the House Cat is in the running for the quirkiest roadside attraction in all the Southeast.

An audience at the Orange Peel.
Music
3 months ago
June concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month

Asheville boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to a wide array of music taste. Check out our calendar of live performances set for June.

Perspectives
3 months ago
3 new movies to see, stream or skip in June 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

The insane comedy “Friendship,” disgusting horror film “Bring Her Back” and the brand-new “Karate Kid: Legends” are the three movies we tell you to see, stream or skip in June 2025.

Lifestyle
3 months ago
Dog days of summer: Exhibit to feature 9 displaced artists at Pink Dog Creative

River Arts District art gallery Pink Dog Creative will feature the work of nine artists displaced by Hurricane Helene in a new art exhibit, “#RADstrong,” which will run from July 18–Aug. 17 at the Pink Dog Gallery, 348 Depot St.

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