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.

On The Town
6 months ago
Festival preview: Fringe Fest brings unusual art to center stage

The long-running alternative arts celebration The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival returns next weekend for its 23rd year of creative, kooky and eclectic performances.

Outdoors
6 months ago
USDA Secretary Rollins praises firefighters, promises emergency funds soon in Asheville visit

Brooke Rollins, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, visited Asheville today to meet with members of the USDA Forest Service and witness the damage from Hurricane Helene and the recent area wildfires.

On The Town
6 months ago
What to expect at the International Women’s Day demonstration this weekend

International Women’s Day is this weekend. Asheville will be joining women around the world in celebration with a demonstration at Pack Square Park.

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Local
6 months ago
Three car crashes occur near Asheville bridge: Icy roads likely cause

Three separate car crashes occurred this morning near Captain Jeff Bowen Bridge along Patton Avenue just outside of downtown Asheville. Ice was a likely factor.

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Violent vanishing: Asheville man wanted on counts of assault, domestic violence

The Asheville Police Department is seeking the help of public in locating Marcellus Tremaine Robinson, 38, wanted on several counts of domestic violence.

On The Town
6 months ago
Old-time generosity: WoodSongs to give away 1000+ free instruments

The grassroots music radio program WoodSongs will be at Warren Wilson College this weekend to hand out hundreds of free instruments.

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
21-year-old east Asheville hotel shooter found and arrested

Edzavious Javon Lindsay, 21, has been located and arrested after shooting two people at an east Asheville hotel on Monday, Feb. 24.

On The Town
6 months ago
Presentation on troubled life of Fitzgerald family substitutes for Zelda Week

The “America’s Doomed Duo” presentation will be held at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial.

Business
6 months ago
Asheville Costco? Discount warehouse in early talks for Enka location

Popular discount warehouse chain Costco Wholesale is meeting with city planners to determine if plans for a new Costco in Enka-Candler will come to fruition.

Local
6 months ago
Public transportation meets Internet connection: ART buses get Wi-Fi

Asheville Rides Transit, or ART, buses are now equipped with free Internet access for riders. The new ART bus feature is made possible through grant funding from Land of Sky Regional Council and Dogwood Health Trust.

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