×

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.

Person crouching on graffiti-painted steps, holding a cup, in an urban alley with mural flowers and leaves. Two people stand at the top behind caution tape.
Arts & Culture
1 month ago
Wall Street staircase artist breaks down the steps behind the new mural

Dayna Walton, a Canton-based printmaker and muralist, is in the process of reimagining the Wall Street Steps, a staircase connecting Wall Street to Battery Park Lane in downtown Asheville. In our interview, Walton explained the steps behind painting the stairs.

Woman with brown hair in a tan coat and mustard-yellow sweater looks upward, standing in a pink room with framed artwork behind her.
Entertainment
1 month ago
‘Disclosure Day’ is Steven Spielberg doing what he does best

That is, sentimental sci-fi spectacle. The director’s latest movie is a fantastic, heartfelt alien adventure. Read our review for more.

Single-story brick school building with a flat roof and a grassy front lawn, set against a clear blue sky and tree-covered hills in the distance.
Sports
1 month ago
12-court indoor pickleball facility coming to Weaverville in late summer

A 132,000-square-foot industrial building is on the precipice of becoming a sprawling indoor pickleball court. Located just minutes outside of downtown Weaverville, Ballcrank Pickleball Club is slated to open late this summer.

Informational map kiosk on a city sidewalk, surrounded by trees and parked cars in downtown Asheville.
On The Town
1 month ago
Juneteenth in Asheville: City closures and celebrations

The city of Asheville has announced service closures and Juneteenth celebrations for this Friday, June 19.

Nighttime outdoor movie screening in a city park with a large screen, audience on blankets, and tall illuminated buildings in the background.
Community
1 month ago
Summer cinema in Asheville: Free family movies and outdoor screenings

Heads up, parents. There are several free, family-friendly opportunities this summer to partake in a seasonal tradition: watching a blockbuster on the big screen. Check out the options around Asheville.

Entrance glass doors to a brick building, decorated with a bold black-red-white animal graphic and large lettering above.
Community
1 month ago
Buncombe County shifts location of Fourth of July celebration

While past celebrations were held at Lake Julian Park, Buncombe County residents are invited to watch Fourth of July fireworks this year at North Buncombe Fields in Weaverville, N.C.

Exterior of a textured beige pebble-dash building with red brick window trim and a Cultural Center sign, with leafy branches on the right.
On The Town
1 month ago
The Block to receive custom bench made from tree felled by Tropical Storm Helene

This Juneteenth, The Block, the historic Black business sector of downtown Asheville, will receive a new, custom-designed bench from Echoes of the Forest, a nonprofit creating functional artwork from trees felled by Tropical Storm Helene.

Storefront window with a large 'Starting July 1st' sign and colorful kids' posters visible through the glass.
Arts & Culture
1 month ago
Brevard bookstore to hold Where’s Waldo scavenger hunt at 30+ local businesses

Where’s Brevaldo? Highland Books will launch its annual Find Waldo Local event this July, inviting Brevard locals and visitors alike to track down Waldo at over 30 businesses. Participants who find Waldo at least 20 times will receive a special prize.

Brown road sign reading 'Grandfather Mountain State Park' with arrows and 'Profile Trail Access' in a wooded roadside area, beside a guardrail and power lines.
Outdoors
1 month ago
Grandfather Mountain Profile Trail reopens for first time since Helene

One of the most iconic hiking trails in Western North Carolina has reached a major restoration milestone since Tropical Storm Helene swept through the region in September 2024. The Grandfather Mountain Profile Trail, a 3.6-mile, 1,775-feet climb up the paternal peak, has partially reopened.

Person in a pink shirt holds a crate filled with fresh leafy greens and colorful vegetables in a parking lot market.
Food & Drink
1 month ago
Bounty & Soul expands free food distribution after 300% increase in need

With taxes on the rise, budgets tightening and the local economy still recovering after Tropical Storm Helene, access to fresh food can feel like a luxury. Bounty & Soul sees it as a human right.

1 3 4 5 6 7 97