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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.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
After 3 recent Asheville motorcycle crashes, BikeSafe NC shares safety tips for riders

After three crashes this month led to the deaths of two motorcyclists and the hospitalization of another, Sergeant Michael F. Loukos of the N.C. State Highway Patrol shares several safety tips for bikers and other drivers.

Sign for Gamers Haunt, Asheville's local game store since 2012, under a bright blue sky with clouds; street signs for French Broad Ave are visible in the foreground.
Business
1 week ago
New Gamers Haunt location gives a boost to Asheville gaming community

This weekend, Gamers’ Haunt, a popular Asheville tabletop and card game shop, will celebrate its grand opening at its new Patton Avenue location.

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Local
1 week ago
New all-way stop installed on Rockwood Road in Arden

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has installed signage alerting motorists to a new all-way stop at the intersection of Rockwood Road and McKenna Road in Arden.

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Arts & Culture
2 weeks ago
Terpsicorps returns to Asheville with MANNA FoodBank partnership

The Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance, a local arts nonprofit, will soon stage its 2026 show, “AscenDANCE,” bringing dancers from all over the world to Asheville for a season co-benefiting MANNA FoodBank.

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Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Best movies of 2026 so far: Our top 10 and honorable mentions

The year is already halfway over, which means there has never been a better time to check out the 2026 movies you may have missed. Read our list of the 10 best flicks of 2026… so far.

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Housing
2 weeks ago
Asheville housing authority to host free domestic violence awareness event

The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville will host a panel about domestic violence and the importance of safe housing for HACA residents, community partners and members of the public later this month.

Community
2 weeks ago
Biltmore Championship Asheville offering $10,000 grants to local nonprofits

As the Biltmore Championship Asheville approaches this fall, the PGA TOUR golf tournament has announced a grant program for nonprofit organizations in Buncombe County.

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Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Is the French Broad River safe to swim this summer? MountainTrue weighs in

The French Broad River is a popular summer recreation spot. After Tropical Storm Helene, is it safe to swim? MountainTrue leaders give their answers.

Road closed barrier with orange-and-white striped barricades and a detour sign blocking the road, directing traffic away from the closed area.
Local
2 weeks ago
I-26 to close between Airport Road and Brevard Road for 3 nights this week

I-26 West will close between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, while I-26 East will close on Wednesday.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Motorcyclist seriously injured in interstate collision with tractor-trailer

A motorcyclist was hospitalized today after a collision with a tractor-trailer on I-40 West.