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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
‘The Rip’ is the rare Ben Affleck and Matt Damon movie to skip – 828reviewsNOW

“The Rip,” a new action crime thriller starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, was released on Netflix on Friday, Jan. 16. Read our review.

Community
4 months ago
‘Save the Woods’ walkout draws dozens of UNC Asheville students, community members

A crowd of University of North Carolina Asheville students, Asheville community members and local leaders attended a walkout today in front of the Highsmith Student Union on UNC Asheville campus. The protest was organized in support of “Save the Woods,” a local rallying cry for the preservation of 45 acres of nearby urban forest.

Arts & Culture
4 months ago
NC author Katelyn Williams on writing a book for ‘Brown Girls’ everywhere

On Tuesday, Jan. 13, debut author Katelyn Williams published her first children’s book, “What Can Brown Girls Do?,” a spotlight on the accomplishments of eight real-world Black and Brown women, written by Williams and illustrated by Danielle Arrington.

Community
4 months ago
‘Love, Marquee’: Art gallery to host 4th anniversary Valentine’s bash

Next month, Marquee Asheville will ring in four years of Asheville community with a Valentine’s celebration.

Pets
4 months ago
‘Sewer Kitty’ discovered under downtown Asheville storm drain

Two downtown Asheville workers were taken aback when they heard meowing coming from a nearby sewer grate. Upon closer inspection, the duo discovered a small, grey cat beneath a Battery Park Avenue storm drain.

Entertainment
5 months ago
Zombies, a killer chimp and… water polo? ‘The Plague,’ ‘Primate,’ ‘We Bury the Dead’ – 828reviewsNOW

Read our reviews of a trio of horror flicks: “The Plague,” Charlie Polinger’s body horror flick about bullying at a water polo camp, “Primate,” Johannes Roberts’ chimpanzee slasher and “We Bury the Dead,” a thoughtful zombie movie starring “Star Wars” alum Daisy Ridley.

Business
5 months ago
Rising dough: Flour makes jump from S&W Market to Wall Street

Flour, the popular breakfast spot located inside of The S&W Market, has announced that it will be moving to its own brick-and-mortar location later this year.

Entertainment
5 months ago
NC film critics group announces 2025 Best of Cinema nominees

Following the Golden Globes last night, the North Carolina Film Critics Association has unveiled their nominees for the 2026 Best of Cinema awards, recognizing filmmaking achievement in narrative, documentary, animated and technical categories. “Sinners” leads with a record 19 nominations.

Music
5 months ago
8 bands to play music festival benefiting Henderson arts council

Winter Sound Music Fest 2026 will run from 1-11 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31 at Oklawaha Brewing Company, 147 1st Ave. E, Hendersonville. 

Asheville History
5 months ago
Strangeville: Before Enka, Candler or Enka-Candler, there was Scratch Ankle

The land around Enka Commerce Park, home to the famed Enka Clock Tower, used to be known as Scratch Ankle, N.C.

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