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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.

Entertainment
4 months ago
Darker, Oz-ier ‘Wicked: For Good’ is a change for the worse – 828reviewsNOW

The hotly anticipated sequel to “Wicked,” last year’s witchy “Wizard of Oz” smash, is finally here. Read our review of “Wicked: For Good,” starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey and Jeff Goldblum.

Community
4 months ago
Your guide to the Asheville city services closed for Thanksgiving

In observance of Thanksgiving, city of Asheville offices and a select few services will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, including the Asheville Rides Transit bus system, Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville and the WNC Nature Center.

Arts & Culture
4 months ago
Attic Salt satire ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ is a little baggy, but a feast of fun

Attic Salt Theatre Company is in the middle of their run of “The Thanksgiving Play,” a satire written by Lakota playwright Larissa FastHorse about a group of white teachers attempting to craft a politically-correct Thanksgiving play for their students. Read our review now.

Community
4 months ago
YMCA debuts national mentoring program for kids ages 6-17

The YMCA of Western North Carolina announced today that it will take part in the national YMCA Reach & Rise Mentoring Program, a new initiative which connects adult mentors with groups of kids ages 6-17 for up to 16 week periods.

Food & Drink
4 months ago
Sippin’ Santa: Tiki Easy Bar transforms into a tropical holiday pop-up

The Tiki Easy Bar at Hi-Wire Brewing South Slope is bringing back its Sippin’ Santa holiday pop-up for its third year Wednesday, Nov. 19 through Wednesday, Dec. 31.

Sports
4 months ago
SoCon extends Harrah’s Cherokee Center partnership through 2035

As the SoCon motto goes, “it’s all here.” The Ingles Southern Conference Basketball Championships will be held here in Asheville, at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville arena, until 2035, officials announced at a press conference this morning.

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Run-up to the big run: 2026 Asheville Marathon & Half opens registration

Calling all distance runners, Boston Marathon aspirants and first-time marathoners. The 2026 Asheville Marathon & Half has opened regular registration for next year’s race.

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
‘Millions of dollars short’: NC nurses call out state legislature over Medicaid funding

In a press release yesterday, registered nurses with the National Nurses Organizing Committee-North Carolina, a chapter of National Nurses United, called out North Carolina lawmakers for “playing politics with patients’ health.”

Community
4 months ago
Help Hendersonville: Two donation drives open for toys, food, essentials

The first drive will support local families with food and personal care items, while the second will collect toys and necessities for foster children. Both drives will be open for donations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Friday, Dec. 5 at Hendersonville City Hall, 160 6th Avenue East.

Music
4 months ago
Music venue White Horse announces free “Student Nights” for local college kids

White Horse Black Mountain, a local music nonprofit in Black Mountain, N.C., has announced that performances which fall on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be “Student Nights,” with admission free-of-charge for local college kids with a school ID.

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