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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.

Entertainment
11 months ago
5 new movies to stream or skip in July 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

Check out our short reviews of a couple films to stream or skip this July, including a Sydney Sweeney thriller, an animated K-pop adventure and a sequel to “Dracula.”

Perspectives
11 months ago
REVIEW: The new ‘Superman’ soars — 828reviewsNOW

The new “Superman” film, starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult, is a silly, sappy, entirely successful testament to the tenets of goodness which have powered its central character for over 80 years. Read our review for more.

Sports
11 months ago
All smiles for these underdogs: Asheville City SC advances to USL W national semifinals

Asheville City Soccer Club, Asheville’s own semi-pro footballers, have advanced to their first ever national semifinals round of the USL W League. The Blues will play against NC Courage at 7 p.m. this Saturday at Greenwood Field.

On The Town
11 months ago
Movies in the Park goes under the sea with ‘Finding Nemo’ this Friday

“Finding Nemo” can be seen on the big screen at 8:45 p.m. at Pack Square Park this Friday, July 11. Attendees will receive free clownfish stress relievers while supplies last.

On The Town
11 months ago
The Big Crafty stitches together 180 artists for summer showcase

The Big Crafty will be held this weekend from noon to 6 p.m., July 12–13 all over Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville.

Health & Wellness
11 months ago
Workout cooldown: Longtime YMCA of WNC CEO to retire at end of year

After a career stretching nearly three decades, Paul Vest, the YMCA of Western North Carolina president and CEO, will retire at the end of this year.

Lifestyle
11 months ago
The subconscious on candy-colored display: ‘Inner Worlds’ at Pink Dog Creative

Janice Geller is a professional artist and psychotherapist. Her bright, colorful artwork delves into the subconscious, rendering dark dreams or deep traumas in brilliant arrays of paint and collage.

On The Town
11 months ago
14,000 plastic bottles, 10 dancers, three nights: ‘Appalachian Phoenix’

Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance performs one show a year. For their 2025 season, the dance company will present “Appalachian Phoenix & Other Works,” a showcase of resilience, community and 14,000 16.5-ounce plastic bottles.

Education
11 months ago
Moo-dle school: BCS rustles up week of farm fun for 5th–8th graders

This week is the second installment of the BCS Summer Agriculture Camp for rising 5th graders to 8th graders. The free camp runs from July 7–10, based out of the Buncombe County Schools office at 175 Bingham Road, and invites ag-interested kids to learn about animal science, farming techniques and the wide scope of the agricultural industry.

Perspectives
11 months ago
The top 10 movies of 2025… so far – 828reviewsNOW

2025 is halfway through! As we prepare for this summer’s biggest blockbusters and the award contenders to come this fall, take a look back at the top 10 movies from the first half of the year.

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