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
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
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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.

Business
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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.

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