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
Three local comic shops prepare for possible final Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day is a first Saturday of May tradition for comic book stores across the country. This year, the event will be celebrated in Asheville on Saturday, May 3, possibly for the last time.

Lifestyle
4 months ago
Programming from A to ‘Zombie’: How Eulogy puts the alt in Asheville

Last weekend, Eulogy hosted legendary Italian composer Fabio Frizzi for a live performance of his score for the 1979 film “Zombie Flesh Eaters.” The unusual event was the latest in the venue’s long line of interesting, inclusive and alternative programming.

Education
4 months ago
New documentary to spotlight 60 years of integration in Hendersonville

This summer, “Color Beyond the Lines,” a new documentary celebrating six decades of racial integration in Hendersonville schools will make its world premiere in western North Carolina.

On The Town
5 months ago
Thomas Wolfe Memorial unveils Market St. mural of famed author

Thomas Wolfe, one of Asheville’s brightest luminaries, has been memorialized in mural form at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial visitor center on North Market Street.

Business
5 months ago
UPDATE: Tunnel Road gas leak secured, road reopened

Enbridge Gas crews secured the leak, which was caused by third-party damage to a gas line, around 3 p.m today.

On The Town
5 months ago
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Malaprop’s, Cuentos y Café and more

Independent Bookstore Day is a national celebration of all things local booksellers. This year, participating shops include Malaprop’s Bookstore, Cuentos y Café, Highland Books and two Sassafras locations.

Business
5 months ago
Gas leak around iHOP on Tunnel Road leads to evacuations

According to a report from the Asheville Police Department, a gas leak has been reported around iHOP on the 200 block of Tunnel Road.

Education
5 months ago
$20,000 classroom supply grants gifted to Fairview, Eblen schools

Two Buncombe County schools were surprised yesterday afternoon with massive school supply grants from clothing boutique Altar’d State.

Perspectives
5 months ago
The bloody, bluesy ‘Sinners’ is the best movie of the year – 828reviewsNOW

“Sinners,” the new vampire movie from “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler starring Michael B. Jordan, is an absolute triumph. Read our review to learn why.

On The Town
5 months ago
Grove Arcade In Bloom brings floral festivities to downtown Asheville

The Grove Arcade In Bloom event will run from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 26 at the Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville.

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