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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.

Front of a Housing Authority Central Office building with a bold sign reading 'HOUSING AUTHORITY' and 'CENTRAL OFFICE'.
Housing
3 months ago
Asheville housing authority to host free domestic violence awareness event

The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville will host a panel about domestic violence and the importance of safe housing for HACA residents, community partners and members of the public later this month.

Community
3 months ago
Biltmore Championship Asheville offering $10,000 grants to local nonprofits

As the Biltmore Championship Asheville approaches this fall, the PGA TOUR golf tournament has announced a grant program for nonprofit organizations in Buncombe County.

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Outdoors
3 months ago
Is the French Broad River safe to swim this summer? MountainTrue weighs in

The French Broad River is a popular summer recreation spot. After Tropical Storm Helene, is it safe to swim? MountainTrue leaders give their answers.

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
I-26 to close between Airport Road and Brevard Road for 3 nights this week

I-26 West will close between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, while I-26 East will close on Wednesday.

Blue highway sign cluster: 'TO' above a red-arched Interstate 40 shield with large 40, arrows pointing left for directions (east/west signs visible) on a clear sky backdrop.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Motorcyclist seriously injured in interstate collision with tractor-trailer

A motorcyclist was hospitalized today after a collision with a tractor-trailer on I-40 West.

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Outdoors
3 months ago
Asheville weather: Scattered thunderstorms expected through Sunday

The National Weather Service says thunderstorms are a likely bet into this weekend, with high temperatures hovering around 90 degrees.

Intersection street signs reading Burton St and Buffalo St, set against dense green foliage.
Community
3 months ago
$1 million stormwater drainage project to have minimal impact on West Asheville traffic

The project will target the end of Buffalo Street, a residential part of the Burton Street neighborhood, but city officials say there will be little impact on local traffic.

Cracked asphalt road with exposed layers and loose gravel nearby
Community
3 months ago
NCDOT funds 53 miles of road resurfacing in 2 Western North Carolina counties

Over 50 miles of Burke County and Rutherford County will soon be resurfaced after over $10 million in contracts were awarded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Circular sign reading 'You are on Cherokee land' with two carved mask illustrations on each side of the sign central emblem.
Asheville History
4 months ago
Museum of the Cherokee People shares Cherokee perspective on Fourth of July

As America 250 approaches, the Museum of the Cherokee People has prepared several ways for the community to consider the Fourth of July from a nuanced historical perspective.

Stone brick sign wall with carved text reading 'Fairview Branch Library' in front of a low building and green trees under a blue sky.
Politics
4 months ago
Buncombe County announces 13 early voting locations for 2026 general election

The Buncombe County Board of Elections has unanimously approved an early voting plan in anticipation of the general election this fall.

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