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
11 months ago
All the Halloween hullabaloo happening this weekend

There are many Halloween activities going on around Western North Carolina this weekend for trick ‘r treaters or spooky cocktail drinkers looking to get an early start.

Lifestyle
11 months ago
828boosNOW, Day 25: ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

Every day this month, resident horror movie enthusiast and 828newsNOW staff reporter Pruett Norris is recommending a Halloween film for your macabre amusement.

Business
11 months ago
Asheville small business owner calls out fine print insurance policies

Restaurant owner Katie Button spoke to N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein and Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey about her struggles with insurance companies in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Lifestyle
11 months ago
828boosNOW, Day 24: ‘Let the Right One In’

Every day this month, resident horror movie enthusiast and 828newsNOW staff reporter Pruett Norris is recommending a Halloween film for your macabre amusement.

Outdoors
11 months ago
After Helene, Pisgah Conservancy is in 4-wheel drive… Literally

The Pisgah conservation group was gifted a Can-Am UTV by Hunter Power Sports, a vehicle which will help the group access remote regions of Pisgah National Forest.

Outdoors
11 months ago
October races on with Halloween 5ks, some delays

There are several Halloween-themed spooky races occurring this weekend in Western North Carolina, but there used to be one more.

Lifestyle
11 months ago
828boosNOW, Day 23: ‘Night of the Living Dead’ (1968)

Every day this month, resident horror movie enthusiast and 828newsNOW staff reporter Pruett Norris is recommending a Halloween film for your macabre amusement.

On The Town
11 months ago
Pet parade, Steep Canyon Rangers and more at Brevard Halloweenfest

The Transylvania County Halloween festival is back for its 41st year beginning at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Oct. 26.

On The Town
11 months ago
Halloween saved in Swannanoa: Gentry to host “trunk ‘r treat” event

Gentry Service Group is sponsoring a free “trunk ‘r treat” event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., this Saturday, Oct. 26, at 100 Buckeye Access Road, Swannanoa.

Lifestyle
11 months ago
828boosNOW, Day 22: ‘I Walked with a Zombie’

Every day this month, resident horror movie enthusiast and 828newsNOW staff reporter Pruett Norris is recommending a Halloween film for your macabre amusement.

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