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.

Music
6 months ago
‘The Flood: Music for MANNA’ benefitting food charity with new album

The project unites 14 different artists on 14 different tracks to create a mosaic of survival songs. The album is out April 30.

Business
6 months ago
Devil went down to Florida: Local soda company Devil’s Foot to expand

Devil’s Foot Beverage Company, an Asheville purveyor of organic sodas, is joining forces with Progressive Distribution to bring their drinks to Tampa, St. Augustine, Orlando and Jacksonville, Florida.

Perspectives
6 months ago
Mirror, mirror, on the green screen: The ‘Snow White’ live-action remake – 828reviewsNOW

The latest of Disney’s live-action remakes goes back to the start: “Snow White” is a new version of Walt Disney’s very first feature film.

On The Town
6 months ago
Second Gear to ‘finally’ celebrate grand reopening with sale, party

Second Gear was one of the businesses shut down by Hurricane Helene. After reopening its doors in early December, Second Gear celebrates its grand return this weekend.

On The Town
6 months ago
Downtown After 5 announces Pack Square shift for 2025 season

The annual outdoor music festival Downtown After 5 has announced its 2025 lineup for this summer alongside a location change.

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
APD searching for man wanted in domestic armed robbery case

Keithan Deshun Whitmire, 42, was identified as one of the suspects during the APD investigation.

Politics
6 months ago
Weaverville Town Council appoints Scottie Harris as Town Manager

After a nationwide hunt and nine months of service from David “Scottie” Harris as interim town manager, Weaverville Town Council has officially appointed Harris as their next town manager.

On The Town
6 months ago
Art, film, community-oriented Connect Beyond Festival returns

Connect Beyond Festival, a multidisciplinary arts festival that prizes the power of community connection, returns to Asheville on April 5 and 6.

On The Town
6 months ago
Fringe Fest 2025: Puppet Pants Productions’ one-man marionette show

This week welcomes the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival to the city. Meet Puppet Pants Productions, one of the performers participating in the alternative arts festival.

On The Town
6 months ago
Fringe Fest 2025: You Should Feel Bad’s ‘theatre of the depressed’

This week marks the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival. Meet You Should Feel Bad, one of the troupes participating in the alternative performing arts fest.

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