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.

Business
4 months ago
People power: Local solar company celebrates 30 years of renewable energy

Over the years, Sundance has advocated for solar energy in utility commissions, tax credits and community energy boards. The company prides itself on working for the community as much as the company.

On The Town
4 months ago
Steep Canyon Rangers to play Pack Square Park at free community concert

The Asheville Downtown Association will present the Steep Canyon Rangers with opener Sam Burchfield and the Scoundrels at their Community Concert, an evening of live music and family-friendly activities.

Education
4 months ago
VIDEO: Community sings swan song for North Buncombe chorus teacher

A surprise song was performed for NBHS Chorus Director Jeannie Graeme after she conducted her final concert before retirement.

A coming soon sign hung at Hi-Wire Brewing.
On The Town
4 months ago
Hi-Wire returns to the RAD this Wednesday with weekend party to follow

Toast to a major win for the River Arts District this week. Hi-Wire Brewing is reopening the RAD Beer Garden this Wednesday, May 21, with a community party to follow on Saturday, May 24.

news
4 months ago
No joke: Vegan restaurant Laughing Seed Café to close May 31

Laughing Seed Café, located at 40 Wall St. in downtown Asheville since 1993, has cited Hurricane Helene, Covid-19 and a changing Asheville landscape as reasons that May 31, 2025 will be the last day for the restaurant.

Lifestyle
4 months ago
Cuentos y Café: Tamara Olmedo on coffee, stories and community

Cuentos y Café BIPOC Bookstore owner Tamara Olmedo explains what makes her pop-up bookstore unique and why she loves the community of reading, recommending and sharing stories in Asheville.

Local
4 months ago
Strangeville: Old Fort’s Arrowhead Monument set town history in stone

Despite conflicting reports from residents of the town, descendants of Old Fort settlers and representatives from the Cherokee and Catawba tribes unveiled a monument to the history of Old Fort in July 1930.

Actors stand onstage after a performance.
Perspectives
4 months ago
Review: Different Strokes! acts out social satire with mixed success

The Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective took to the stage this month for the third rendition of the 369 Monologue and Short Play Festival. Our review covers four of this year’s pieces.

Perspectives
4 months ago
‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ is fun for the whole family – 828reviewsNOW

“Final Destination: Bloodlines” is all about getting the family together for a backyard barbecue… in more ways than one! It may be the sixth film in the horror series, but “Bloodlines” is easily the finest “Final Destination” yet.

Jenna Ortega stars as Anima in "Hurry Up Tomorrow."
Perspectives
4 months ago
The Week-ugh: Jenna Ortega outshines The Weeknd in ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ – 828reviewsNOW

The Weeknd stars as a version of himself in “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” Read our review of the film, also starring Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan.

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