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
1 year ago
Asheville anarchists assemble for weekend events

Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair will feature panels, workshops and vendors at a variety of West Asheville venues.

Local
1 year ago
Waynesville set for first Pride parade in Haywood County

Some people thought it never would happen, but the first Haywood Pride on Main parade is set for Saturday in downtown Waynesville.

A rider takes a spill at a rodeo in Anton Chico, N.M., in 2014. (Photo by M.E. Sprengelmeyer/The Guadalupe County Communicator)
On The Town
1 year ago
Marshall back in the saddle for 59th rodeo and fireworks show

The longest running rodeo and fireworks show in North Carolina returns to Marshall for its annual Fourth of July celebration.

Housing
1 year ago
Council OKs development in hills along Smokey Park Hwy.

The City Council unanimously approved an Acton Hill proposal for 349 residential units, plus commercial space, in hills along Smokey Park Highway.

On The Town
1 year ago
Beer, drag and pride converge at bar crawl event

Pride Bar Crawl on Saturday will raise funds for Youth OUTright, an organization that supports queer and trans youths.

On The Town
1 year ago
Juneteenth event highlights cultural vibrancy on The Block

Juneteenth events Wednesday helped highlight efforts to revitalize ‘The Block,’ a historic neighborhood of Black-owned businesses in downtown Asheville.

On The Town
1 year ago
Juneteenth celebrations scheduled throughout Asheville

Events include a block party, free lunch and learning sessions, a Juneteenth gala and Juneteenth-themed music events downtown.

On The Town
1 year ago
Juneteenth series offers lessons on history and Civil Rights legacies

Lessons on the legacy of three slain Civil Rights workers helped kick off a “Lunch & Learn” series as part Juneteenth commemorations in Asheville.

On The Town
1 year ago
Asheville Ideas Fest brings luminaries to enlighten city this week

The annual event covers eclectic topics from spiritual development to urban improvement and political polarization.

Local
1 year ago
Elder justice walk highlights need to protect seniors

A World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk and related events are scheduled at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Carrier Park.