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
Highland Brewing brings on Lunar New Year with glow-in-the-dark disc golf

Glow-disc is a common game at Highland for many players, but the Lunar New Year tournament will feature something special: Highland Brewing glow-discs with a Year of the Wood Snake design on them.

Outdoors
7 months ago
No Man’s Land: Short films for the next generation of adventurous women

The French Broad River Academy will be hosting the No Man’s Land Film Festival, a short film fest celebrating women in the outdoors, this Thursday, Jan. 30.

Business
8 months ago
Hendersonville seafood spot celebrating grand reopening after Helene

Seafood restaurant Bay Breeze Seafood of Hendersonville found its store underwater when Hurricane Helene hit in late Sept. 2024. Tomorrow, the aquatic cuisine spot celebrates its grand reopening.

Pets
8 months ago
Get pets vaxxed for free, dogs neutered for a nickel at shelter events

Blue Ridge Humane Society is hosting a free vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 1 at the BRHS Warehouse, 802 South Grove Street. Plus, a Nickel for a Neuter will be held at the Humane Society of Catawba County, Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Outdoors
8 months ago
Just one public pool deemed safe for summer by Asheville Parks & Rec

Following catastrophic damages from Hurricane Helene, APR has announced that the public swimming pool at Recreation Park will not be opening this summer. Instead, the Southside Community Center pool will be open for longer hours.

Lifestyle
8 months ago
Camera is character in BP nominee ‘Nickel Boys,’ ghost story ‘Presence’ – 828reviewsNOW

Two new films use a first-person point-of-view camera to tell their stories: the Best Picture nominated “Nickel Boys” and the Steven Soderbergh ghost story “Presence.”

Business
8 months ago
Dilbar down: Downtown Indian street food spot closes

Dilbar, an Indian street food restaurant in downtown Asheville, announced on social media it was closing its doors today, Jan. 24.

On The Town
8 months ago
Concert for Carolina raised $24.5 million for recovery – then what?

The massive Concert for Carolina benefit show drew in millions of dollars of aid in October 2024. Where did that money go after and what has it been used for since?

On The Town
8 months ago
Four Asheville chefs nominated for 35th annual James Beard Award semifinals

Asheville has become a city revered for its food. Four local restaurants have gained an additional distinction as semifinalists in the 35th annual James Beard Foundation Awards.

Lifestyle
8 months ago
Oscar nominations are out: Read our reviews of Best Picture nominees

The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards are here. Read our reviews of the Best Picture nominees and more.

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