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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.

Business
11 months ago
UPDATE: Tunnel Road gas leak secured, road reopened

Enbridge Gas crews secured the leak, which was caused by third-party damage to a gas line, around 3 p.m today.

On The Town
11 months ago
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Malaprop’s, Cuentos y Café and more

Independent Bookstore Day is a national celebration of all things local booksellers. This year, participating shops include Malaprop’s Bookstore, Cuentos y Café, Highland Books and two Sassafras locations.

Business
11 months ago
Gas leak around iHOP on Tunnel Road leads to evacuations

According to a report from the Asheville Police Department, a gas leak has been reported around iHOP on the 200 block of Tunnel Road.

Education
11 months ago
$20,000 classroom supply grants gifted to Fairview, Eblen schools

Two Buncombe County schools were surprised yesterday afternoon with massive school supply grants from clothing boutique Altar’d State.

Perspectives
11 months ago
The bloody, bluesy ‘Sinners’ is the best movie of the year – 828reviewsNOW

“Sinners,” the new vampire movie from “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler starring Michael B. Jordan, is an absolute triumph. Read our review to learn why.

On The Town
11 months ago
Grove Arcade In Bloom brings floral festivities to downtown Asheville

The Grove Arcade In Bloom event will run from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 26 at the Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville.

On The Town
11 months ago
Reclaim & Rise event offers WNC women free attire, advice and more

Two organizations are banding together to support women professionally impacted by Hurricane Helene with a free event this Saturday.

Health & Wellness
11 months ago
YMCA Healthy Kids Day kicks off warm weather season with outdoor fun

Healthy Kids Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 26 at the Corpening Memorial YMCA, 348 Grace Corpening Drive.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Fentanyl trafficker apprehended in west Asheville

Wayne Kenneth Wells Jr., 57, and Brooklyn Ciara Shook, 30, were arrested in west Asheville Sunday afternoon.

On The Town
11 months ago
How Asheville Herb Festival grew from tiny tent to weekend convention

The 35th Asheville Spring Herb Festival will sprout up this weekend at the WNC Ag Center. Read about how the festival grew from a farmer’s market afternoon into the weekend-long herb convention it is today.

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