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.

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.

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Woman stabbed in the face on Sweeten Creek Road, BCSO charges suspect

Taranthea Lynn Carson, 50, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious bodily injury.

Perspectives
6 months ago
Theatre review: ‘9 to 5’ at Mars Hill messy but unmistakably Dolly

Mars Hill University staged a fun but flawed production of Dolly Parton musical “9 to 5” from Feb. 27 to March 2 at Owen Theatre.

Health & Wellness
6 months ago
‘It’s time for Mission to step up’: Scathing press conference condemns HCA

Nearly every speaker at the conference called for increases in medical staffing and criticized HCA – especially Greg Lowe, president of the N.C. division of HCA – for the way Mission Hospital is being operated.

Perspectives
6 months ago
The Oscars are Sunday: What will win, should win and where to watch – 828reviewsNOW

The 97th Academy Awards will be televised beginning at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 2 on ABC and streamed on Hulu. Before the stars hit the red carpet, read our analysis of who’s coming home with Oscar gold and why.

On The Town
7 months ago
How Plants for Everyone grows community through an annual sale

The Plants for Everyone plant sale will be held from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 1 at Smith Mill Works, 80 Cowan Cove Road.

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Sunny reopening at Veterans Healing Farm, newly minted telehealth station

Nonprofit organization Veterans Healing Farm marked their recommencement with a double ribbon cutting ceremony: The occasion was accompanied by the debut of a VA Telehealth Station.

On The Town
7 months ago
Flannel Fest hammers home the end of winter at AMB Mills River

Flannel Fest 2025 will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, March 1 at Appalachian Mountain Brewery – Mills River, 46 North Mills River Road.

Local
7 months ago
Concert to Save the Woods unites 13 bands for Five Points forest conservation

Local activist group Save the Woods has organized a concert in their latest effort to raise awareness about potential forest development in north Asheville.

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Gas leak: Avoid North Lexington Avenue says Asheville Fire Department

The Asheville Fire Department has issued a warning to avoid North Lexington Avenue as crews work at the scene of a gas leak.

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