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.

Lifestyle
4 months ago
5 new movies to see, stream or skip in May 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

“Thunderbolts*,” “Another Simple Favor” and “Until Dawn” are among the new movies in our guide to what to see, stream and skip in May 2025.

Descendent single malt whiskey from Oak & Grist.
Business
4 months ago
Black Mountain distillery wins gold medal for ‘Descendent’ whiskey

Oak & Grist Distilling Company, located at 1556 Grovestone Road, has won a Gold Medal for American Single Malt Whiskey at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

The DoubleTree hotel stands against a cloudy sky in downtown Asheville.
On The Town
4 months ago
Move over, dad jokes: Comics to perform mom-themed show at The Montford

Local comedians Cayla Clark and Erin Terry share what to expect at “Mom’s the Word,” a mom-centric comedy show at The Montford Rooftop Bar.

A crowd stands with two oversized checks.
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Olympian swimmer Rowdy Gaines donates thousands in pool grants to YMCA

Gaines held a press conference and grant presentation to a crowd of journalists, YMCA staff and young YMCA swimmers from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Monday, May 5 at the Reuter Family YMCA, 3 Town Square Blvd.

A man stands in a cemetery looking at vandalized digital gravestones.
Perspectives
4 months ago
VIDEO: ‘The Shrouds’ review, plus all 23 Cronenberg movies ranked – 828reviewsNOW

Check out our video ranking of all 23 of “The Fly” director David Cronenberg’s movies and read our review of his latest, “The Shrouds.”

Business
4 months ago
Tanger Outlets ousts local coffee shop in favor of Starbucks lease

Outlook Coffee Collective is allowed to remain operational until June 10 at Tanger Outlets Asheville.

Music
4 months ago
Rock for Relief organizes ‘black tie-dye’ concert for Madison Co.

Local fundraising group Rock for Relief is back for their second set. The music-based benefit organization has a special concert lined up to benefit Madison County later this month.

Photo
4 months ago
PHOTO GALLERY: Marshall, N.C. rebuilds from the rubble

Check out our photo gallery of Marshall, N.C. as the town prepares to reopen seven months after Hurricane Helene.

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
APD arrests two on Tuesday in separate gun, drug incidents

Asheville Police Department officers arrested two individuals in separate incidents on Tuesday evening as part of an ongoing effort to reduce gun violence and drug activity in west Asheville.

On The Town
4 months ago
A ‘bruised but not broken’ Marshall to reopen with Magic Days festival

Marshall Magic Days is a free, weekend long celebration of Marshall’s grand reopening from Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4. Read about how the power of community kept Marshall’s magic alive.

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