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
9 months ago
Woman stabbed by at-large armed robber on French Broad River Greenway

A woman was stabbed and robbed on the French Broad River Greenway nearby Carrier Park in West Asheville Tuesday evening, Dec. 18.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Flood looters persist as Asheville PD arrest two more, look for third

Looters have been a consistent problem for the Asheville community in the wake of Hurricane Helene. This past weekend, the Asheville Police Department arrested a few more.

Education
9 months ago
Band, art, chorus blitz at Buncombe County schools tonight

The arts at elementary, middle and high schools across Buncombe County are holding showcases and concerts tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 17 before winter break.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Updated: 2 confirmed dead in Pisgah View apartment shooting

Police are investigating a shooting in West Asheville that occurred earlier this afternoon, Monday, Dec. 16.

Lifestyle
9 months ago
On a budget this holiday season? Try these shoe-string shopping spots

828newsNOW recommends three businesses in Asheville perfect for shoppers on a budget, whether you’re looking for clothes, books, movies or food.

Photo
9 months ago
Gallery: Downtown yarn art explosion covers block with love – 828viewsNOW

The “Yarn Bomb of Love” art project on Wall Street adorns the lampposts and tree trunks of the block with colorfully crocheted yarn.

Lifestyle
9 months ago
Review: Daniel Craig in ‘Queer’ and an animated ‘Lord of the Rings’ – 828reviewsNOW

It’s a war of the Ro-queer-im in the latest 828reviewsNOW double-feature: a new “Lord of the Rings” anime film, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” and Luca Guadagnino’s A24 Daniel Craig vehicle, “Queer.”

Housing
9 months ago
Swannanoa serves up ‘Christmas morning magic,’ housing help

Christmas Morning Magic is a free holiday festival with everything from free food to camper winterization advice. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday morning, Dec. 14.

Music
9 months ago
Raise money, drop the mic: Homeward Bound’s Hip-Hop for Housing event

Homeward Bound is dedicated to ending homelessness in Asheville through thoughtful case management, rapid rehousing and, for this weekend, the power of hip-hop.

On The Town
9 months ago
Woman brings free books to Appalachia as modern ‘packhorse librarian’

Kirsten Turner is reviving a Great Depression-era initiative in the Appalachian mountains to bring books to people in need.

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