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.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Fire breaks out at Helene debris site in possible criminal act

The fire burned around 32,000 cubic yards of debris and is still smoldering, but representatives from SDR, the Buncombe County Fire Marshal, Weaverville FD, Reems Creek FD and North Carolina Forest Service Law Enforcement Division are on-site monitoring the blaze.

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Housing
8 months ago
Continuum of Care seeking volunteers for annual homelessness survey

The Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care is seeking volunteers for the annual Point-in-Time count, an annual survey conducted in the last 10 days of January that determines funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the year.

Education
8 months ago
As Swannanoa Library reopens, other locations face schedule changes

The Swannanoa Library will at last reopen after Hurricane Helene forced its closure last fall. However, the storm continues to impact the Buncombe County Public Library system as six of the area’s 12 libraries move to reduced hours of operation.

On The Town
8 months ago
Fringe Fest fundraising at Fleetwood’s with live theater, ‘fringey’ prizes

The 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival will be held in March, but a sneak peek can be seen at their winter fundraiser, scheduled this Sunday, Jan. 19 at Fleetwood’s in West Asheville.

On The Town
8 months ago
Asheville author Andrew Lawler takes a new look at the American Revolution

“A Perfect Frenzy” is about the beginning of the American Revolution in Norfolk, Virginia and the first emancipation proclamation in the nation, 90 years before Lincoln.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Man found dead via gunshot wound to the head in Reems Creek area

According to a BCSO news release, deputies responded to a report of a gunshot wound earlier today, Monday, Jan. 13 at 7 Pink Fox Ridge Road in the Reems Creek community outside of Weaverville, N.C.

Lifestyle
8 months ago
Review: ‘The Last Showgirl’ sparkles, bananas ‘Better Man’ bores – 828reviewsNOW

Pamela Anderson is magnificent in “The Last Showgirl,” while Robbie Williams monkeys around in “Better Man,” a biopic about the British pop star in which he’s played by a CGI monkey.

On The Town
8 months ago
Orange Peel sues Asheville Brewing over Rabbit Rabbit contract breach

Outdoor concert venue Rabbit Rabbit has been drawn into a legal battle by co-owners Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company and The Orange Peel. APBC has announced plans to rebrand the space as Asheville Yards Amphitheater.

On The Town
8 months ago
Concrete plant decision kicked to February, residents denied standing

The controversial Southern Concrete Materials concrete plant proposal went to a Buncombe County Board of Adjustment hearing today, but the case isn’t over yet.

On The Town
8 months ago
Bender Gallery is ‘Standing Strong’ with storm-affected artists

Bender Gallery, a contemporary and pop art gallery in downtown Asheville, will be hosting local Asheville artists impacted by Hurricane Helene with their “Standing Strong” exhibition.

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