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
11 months ago
828boosNOW, Day 12: ‘Terrifier 2’

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

Lifestyle
11 months ago
828boosNOW, Day 11: ‘Nosferatu’ (1922)

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
‘Grit, gumption, community’: 100+ small businesses meet for summit

Over 100 small business owners attended a information meeting about resources and paths forward for downtown Asheville after the Hurricane Helene disaster.

Lifestyle
11 months ago
828boosNOW, Day 10: ‘Scream’ (1996)

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

Politics
11 months ago
Gov. Cooper gives WNC update, praises Black Mountain volunteers

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper provided an update on the state of Western North Carolina in an interview with Melanie Wilkinson on Mix 96.5 and thanked volunteers for their bravery.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Grand Theft Art-o: River Arts District looter apprehended

Dennis Gates Miller, 33, was apprehended on several misdemeanor and felony charges after attempting to evade arrest on a stolen motorcycle.

On The Town
11 months ago
Corn off the cob: Fall festival canceled at Eliada

The annual Eliada fall festival and corn maze has been canceled due to the impact of the Hurricane Helene storm. Nonetheless, the organization has a plan for donations.

Lifestyle
11 months ago
828boosNOW, Day 9: ‘The Fly’ (1986)

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

Local
11 months ago
‘No call for help will go unheard’ sheriff says in Swannanoa speech

Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller spoke alongside Swannanoa Fire Chief Anthony Penland to a small crowd of journalists about the local response to the Hurricane Helene disaster.

Lifestyle
11 months ago
828boosNOW, Day 8: ‘The Silence of the Lambs’

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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