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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.

On The Town
11 months ago
‘Resilience and Resistance’: Blue Ridge Pride hosts 2nd Stonewall Gala

Blue Ridge Pride will commemorate the 56th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising this weekend with a celebration filled with music, merriment and conversation.

Education
11 months ago
School of rock: How an AMS teacher is making new musicians out of old guitars

Joe Hooten, an 8th grade social studies teacher at Asheville Middle School, has been collecting old instruments from the Asheville community. He plans on gifting them free-of-charge to students in need this upcoming school year.

On The Town
11 months ago
AVL unveils glittering North Concourse in major airport overhaul

The North Concourse features an expanded slate of amenities for AVL passengers, including new concessions, seating and gates.

On The Town
11 months ago
RAD Brewing Company gears up for all-day Pride bash on Mystery St.

The River Arts District Brewing Company will host their RAD Pride Celebration from noon to 11 p.m., Saturday, June 28 at their 13 Mystery St. address just outside downtown Asheville.

Business
11 months ago
Local food workers invited to apply for financial literacy program through AIR

Local restaurant workers are invited to submit their applications for the fourth rendition of an Asheville Independent Restaurant Association program intended to help service professionals develop their finance skills.

Local
11 months ago
Highland Brewing to honor founder Oscar Wong at Sunday celebration of life

Oscar P. Wong, the late founder of Highland Brewing and beloved member of the Western North Carolina community, will be memorialized at a celebration this weekend in the field outside of his brewery.

Obituaries
11 months ago
Estate sale of philanthropic cat museum founder features all manner of meow-morabilia

Dr. Harold “Catman” Sims passed away on November 17, 2024, at the age of 89. The American Museum of the House Cat and Catman2 Shelter founder’s estate sale will feature many pieces of his collected artwork and antiques.

On The Town
12 months ago
From diamonds to dinosaur poop, M.A.G.M.A. has it all at Swannanoa gem show

Gem lovers, fossil hunters and crystal enthusiasts mark your calendars: the Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association will host its latest trade show this weekend in Swannanoa.

Obituaries
12 months ago
Asheville icon: Remembering Alex ‘The Catman’ McPherson

Alex “The Catman” McPherson, nicknamed for his inseparable bond with his late cat, Thomas, was a loving member of the Asheville community. Following his death earlier this month, 828newsNOW is proud to share stories from the community about The Catman.

Business
12 months ago
CAVA comeback: Mediterranean fast-casual reopens in Biltmore Village

As the city recovers from the flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, businesses have slowly but surely returned to the Biltmore Village neighborhood outside downtown Asheville. The Biltmore Village CAVA is the latest.

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