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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.

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2 weeks ago
Asheville marks ‘National Day of Direct Action’ with pair of protests

A pair of political protests were held in Hendersonville and Asheville today as part of a “National Day of Direct Action.”

Community
2 weeks ago
5th annual Prom Dress Exchange offers free formal wear to kids in need

Anyone who has attended a high school prom can tell you that the dance can get expensive. Between tuxes, dresses, hair, makeup, tickets, dinner and more, showing out for high school’s big night can be overwhelming. The Prom Dress Exchange is here to help.

Politics
2 weeks ago
‘ICE OUT’: T.C. Roberson High students walk out in ICE protest

Dozens of T.C. Roberson High School students took to Long Shoals Road today to protest ICE, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

Food & Drink
2 weeks ago
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere in Asheville: Where to celebrate National Margarita Day

Several Asheville area bars, restaurants and breweries are busting out their best Hawaiian shirts and favorite Jimmy Buffett tunes for National Margarita Day, Sunday, Feb. 22.

Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
AdventHealth organizes community walk for heart health

This weekend, walk with your community in a celebration of healthy heart education at the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville, N.C.

Arts & Culture
3 weeks ago
National Arts and Crafts summit to commence at Grove Park Inn this weekend

For nearly four decades, the world of arts and crafts has convened at The Omni Grove Park Inn in North Asheville for an all-out conference. The 39th annual Arts & Crafts Conference and Shows will be held this weekend, Feb. 20-22, at the famous hotel.

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3 weeks ago
Beads galore: Snapshots from the Asheville Mardi Gras parade

The 2026 Asheville Mardi Gras parade took the South Slope by storm today. Despite rainy skies earlier that morning and the chill that followed, the streets were packed with Asheville friends, families and onlookers admiring a lively lineup of Mardi Gras krewes.

Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Oh bruther: ‘”Wuthering Heights”‘ is a frightful bore – 828reviewsNOW

Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie are the stars of “”Wuthering Heights”,” a romantic reimagining of the classic Emily BrontĂ« novel by “Saltburn” director Emerald Fennell. Like a bad kiss, the film is dissatisfying and a little gross. Happy Valentine’s Day.

Outdoors
3 weeks ago
Hikes of WNC: Glassy Mountain at the Carl Sandburg Home

Glassy Mountain is the resident peak of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, the preserved farm and house of the famed poet located in Flat Rock, N.C. A beautiful network of trails eventually leads to a steep, but worthwhile, climb to Glassy Mountain Overlook.

On The Town
3 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Feb. 13-15

This weekend is jam-packed with love and Mardi Gras. Check out our list of Valentine’s Day celebrations and don’t miss the Mardi Gras parade this Sunday.