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.

On The Town
8 months ago
WNC Pizza Week is here: Seven days of specialty pies with Stu Helm, food fan

The debut of a new annual food event has arrived: WNC Pizza Week, a seven day celebration of specialty ‘za from around the region.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Not so ‘smiley’: Smiley, Smiley and Wilds arrested for Biltmore looting

The offenders, Timothy Lynn Wilds, 61, Kevin Shawn Smiley, 59, and Pamela Kent Smiley, 58, were taken into custody without incident and charged with felony trespassing and drug possession.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Two caught on drug trafficking charges around Amboy Road

Aiden Rae Mitchell, 27, and Erron Thomas Wolicki, 43, were given felony drug trafficking charges and checked into Buncombe County Detention Center on $25,000 and $90,000 bonds, respectively.

Photo
8 months ago
PHOTO GALLERY: Three-point shots from the Downtown Dribble

The 2025 SoCon Downtown Dribble & Kids Fest bounced into town this Saturday, March 8. Check out our photo gallery from the basketball event.

On The Town
8 months ago
Festival preview: Fringe Fest brings unusual art to center stage

The long-running alternative arts celebration The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival returns next weekend for its 23rd year of creative, kooky and eclectic performances.

Outdoors
8 months ago
USDA Secretary Rollins praises firefighters, promises emergency funds soon in Asheville visit

Brooke Rollins, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, visited Asheville today to meet with members of the USDA Forest Service and witness the damage from Hurricane Helene and the recent area wildfires.

On The Town
8 months ago
What to expect at the International Women’s Day demonstration this weekend

International Women’s Day is this weekend. Asheville will be joining women around the world in celebration with a demonstration at Pack Square Park.

Crime scene police tape
Local
8 months ago
Three car crashes occur near Asheville bridge: Icy roads likely cause

Three separate car crashes occurred this morning near Captain Jeff Bowen Bridge along Patton Avenue just outside of downtown Asheville. Ice was a likely factor.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Violent vanishing: Asheville man wanted on counts of assault, domestic violence

The Asheville Police Department is seeking the help of public in locating Marcellus Tremaine Robinson, 38, wanted on several counts of domestic violence.

On The Town
8 months ago
Old-time generosity: WoodSongs to give away 1000+ free instruments

The grassroots music radio program WoodSongs will be at Warren Wilson College this weekend to hand out hundreds of free instruments.

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