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.

Education
7 months ago
Meet Darryl Fox, welding teacher and 2026 BCS Teacher of the Year

Darryl Fox, a welding teacher at North Buncombe High School, was named the 2026 Buncombe County Schools Teacher of the Year in a ceremony last night, Thursday, April 10.

On The Town
7 months ago
Chill out with sweet promotions at two frozen dessert spots next week

Kona Ice and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice are celebrating Tax Day and a spring fling next week with discounts and free treats.

Outdoors
7 months ago
How Civil Air Patrol flew to the rescue during the N.C. wildfires

During the height of the wildfires that have swept through western North Carolina in recent weeks, a group of volunteer pilots served a vital role in dousing the flames.

Music
7 months ago
Hendersonville unveils 2025 lineup for Rhythm & Brews concert series

Rhythm & Brews takes to the streets of Hendersonville on the first Thursday of every month, beginning in June and extending through October.

Perspectives
7 months ago
‘A Minecraft Movie,’ as reviewed by a film critic and a nine-year-old – 828reviewsNOW

“Minecraft” may be the most popular video game on the planet. Will the movie reach the same heights? Read our reviews by in-house film critic and nine-year-old little brother.

Politics
7 months ago
City council confirms Board of Directors for downtown BID district

According to a 5:11 p.m. press release, City Council approved the ADID board at their meeting today, Tuesday, April 8.

On The Town
7 months ago
The Whale to host ‘Whaleastic’ book fair with six local booksellers

The Whale West Asheville is inviting adult readers to relive the Scholastic book fairs of their youth in a new way at a “Whaleastic” book fair this weekend.

Politics
7 months ago
What to expect at the Asheville City Council meeting: April 8

For Asheville residents unable to attend the Asheville City Council meeting this evening, 828newsNOW has summarized what is on the agenda for the city government.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Nine arrested on drug, gun charges in West Asheville weekend blitz

Over the course of Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 6, APD officers apprehended nine different people at Pisgah View Apartments on various drug, gun and theft-related felony charges.

Photo
7 months ago
PHOTO: Every color from the ‘Color Me Asheville’ fashion show

The “Color Me Asheville” fashion show was held this weekend at the Orange Peel, where models strutted the stage adorned in bombastic monochromatic outfits.

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