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.

Lifestyle
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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.

On The Town
9 months ago
The Whale warms up West Asheville with weekend winter festival

Whale whale, what do we have here? The Whale Craft Beer Collective is hosting a winter festival this weekend at their West Asheville location, 507 Haywood Road.

Pets
9 months ago
Crawl over to the WNC Agricultural Center for Repticon this weekend

The reptile, amphibian and exotic animal convention will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, 775 New Airport Road, Fletcher.

On The Town
9 months ago
Annual short film fest playing for free at Pack Library, snacks included

Manhattan Short selects 10 short films from all over the world to compete for its prizes, a Gold Medal, a Silver Medal, a Bronze Medal and a Best Actor award, as decided by the audience.

Business
9 months ago
Asheville Pizza files response to Orange Peel’s Rabbit Rabbit lawsuit

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company and its parent organization, Ninja Brewing Inc., have filed a response to the Jan. 2 lawsuit levied against them by The Orange Peel regarding the rebranding of concert venue Rabbit Rabbit to Asheville Yards.

Politics
9 months ago
GALLERY: ‘Love, not hate’ chant marchers at inauguration protest

Check out the photos and read perspectives from protestors at the People’s March today, Jan. 18, from Pack Square Park to Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville.

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