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.

Business
8 months ago
Checking in on the Asheville food industry, according to AIR

After Hurricane Helene swept through the region, leaving many without water, power or, most tragically, a building left at all, the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association was there to bring the community back together.

On The Town
8 months ago
Comedian Brian Regan to perform benefit show Wednesday, BOGO for 828newsNOW

Comedian Brian Regan is offering buy-one-get-one tickets to his benefit show on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in downtown Asheville.

Lifestyle
8 months ago
Review: The drama and yawns of ‘Juror #2’ and ‘A Complete Unknown’ – 828reviewsNOW

Two new movies in a classic Hollywood mold are out right now: the music biopic and the legal drama. “A Complete Unknown” is all about Bob Dylan while “Juror #2” is the latest film by Clint Eastwood.

On The Town
8 months ago
Buncombe neighborhood rallies against prospective plant, more traffic

Last night, Thursday, Jan. 2, North Buncombe Quarry and Southern Concrete Materials, the organizations behind the proposed concrete site, hosted a community meeting to address the neighborhood’s concerns. Residents showed up prepared.

Health & Wellness
8 months ago
January gym gems: Advice for keeping New Year exercise resolutions

2025 is upon us and with it brand new New Years Resolutions. For those looking to hit the gym, whether for first-time training or a renewed exercise plan, we have a few tips for keeping your workout goal working throughout the year.

Business
8 months ago
Plant Bar: New coffee, tea spot to open Saturday on Haywood Road

A brand new coffee shop is coming to Haywood Road, and its beverages are herbal to a “tea.” Plant Bar Asheville is opening inside of Asheville Dispensary, a West Asheville cannabis shop.

Housing
8 months ago
Controversial concrete plant proposed in North Buncombe neighborhood

North Buncombe Quarry and Southern Concrete Materials are proposing a new concrete plant on a five-acre parcel of land directly adjacent to the quarry along Goldview Road outside Woodfin, N.C. Residents aren’t happy.

Lifestyle
8 months ago
The best movies of 2024, plus 28 honorable mentions – 828reviewsNOW

Life-altering substances, prison dramas, Victorian vampires, civil war and sandworms: 828newsNOW reporter and film critic Pruett Norris shares his 10 favorite movies of 2024, plus 28 more you need to see.

Lifestyle
9 months ago
The strange sizzle of ‘Babygirl’ and Gothic perfection of ‘Nosferatu’ – 828reviewsNOW film review

“Nosferatu” and “Babygirl” are about desire gone wrong: a vampire’s lecherous kiss and a CEO’s reckless abandon. Read our review to learn more.

Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Updated: Sensabaugh found — APD seeks help finding missing person Jayde Sensabaugh

Jayde Celeste Sensabaugh, 29, lives in the Arden area and has been missing since 3:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

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