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.

Outdoors
7 months ago
Is the future of the Forest Service in flames after firings? Ask Jenifer Bunty

Jenifer Bunty is one of 17 Forest Service employees in North Carolina that have been terminated from their USAD Forest Service positions over the last week. According to Bunty, the firings come at a uncertain time for the Forest Service with the unresolved damages of Hurricane Helene still on the front door of the forest floor.

On The Town
7 months ago
Weehoo!: Wee Trade consignment market returns to Ag Center this weekend

The biggest event of the year for “families helping families” will return to the WNC Agricultural Center this weekend. Wee Trade is back.

Perspectives
7 months ago
30 WNC artists, writers reflect on Hurricane Helene in new benefit book

“Stronger than the Storm: Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina” features 30 different North Carolinian pieces of artwork and writing about Hurricane Helene.

Perspectives
7 months ago
Red Hulk, red hat, real bad? ‘Paddington in Peru,’ ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ – 828reviewsNOW

Red Hulk is on the rampage in “Captain America: Brave New World” as Paddington takes an impromptu vacation in “Paddington in Peru.” Is this pair of sequels any good? Check out our reviews to find out.

Outdoors
7 months ago
Update: UNC Asheville addresses ‘Save the woods’ neighborhood movement

An Asheville Facebook group called Save the Woods has amassed nearly 2,800 members in support of preventing the development of a section of forest near University of North Carolina Asheville.

On The Town
7 months ago
GALLERY: Asheville Art Museum unveils multimedia splendor of ‘Asheville Strong’

The “Asheville Strong: Celebrating Art and Community After Hurricane Helene” exhibit will be open at the Asheville Art Museum from Feb. 14 to May 5.

On The Town
7 months ago
Explore Black history through the eyes of artists at Southside Center

An annual art gallery celebrating Black artists has returned to the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center.

On The Town
7 months ago
‘Beautiful and weird and strange’: Comedian Rory Scovel to perform WNC benefit show

Nationally renowned comedian Rory Scovel is bringing his signature brand of oddball Southern charm to the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts next week.

On The Town
7 months ago
Madison County Arts Council to host annual community meeting tonight

The Madison County Arts Council Annual Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. this evening, Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Community Housing Coalition Offices, 798 Walnut Creek Road, Marshall.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Man pleads guilty to felony animal cruelty after stabbing dog to death

James Wesley Henry, 45 of Asheville, pleaded guilty today, Feb. 10, to one count of felony animal cruelty in connection with the fatal July 2023 stabbing of a dog named Beignet.

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