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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
12 months ago
‘Black Panther’ roars onto Pack Square this Friday for free movie night

For the second installment of the 2025 Movies in the Park season, “Black Panther,” the 2018 superhero sensation, will take the stage at 80 Court Plaza this Friday.

A sunset over buildings in Biltmore Park.
Music
12 months ago
Free Biltmore Park concerts to be held once a month all summer long

South Asheville gets its own summer music series with Concerts in the Park. Biltmore Park Town Square has organized three different outdoor concerts to rock out to every second Friday, all summer long.

Bulletin board displaying various resources from the Madison County Arts Council.
Music
12 months ago
Bluff Mountain Festival brings full day of free music to Hot Springs

The annual bluegrass, old-time and Appalachian traditional music festival returns to Hot Springs Resort & Spa this Saturday, June 14.

Perspectives
12 months ago
Espionage, Wes Anderson-style: ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ – 828reviewsNOW

“The Phoenician Scheme” is Wes Anderson iterating on his iconic style in an entirely new genre: a globe-trotting espionage adventure. Check out our review of the auteur’s latest endeavor.

Perspectives
12 months ago
‘Ballerina’ is in step with the best of John Wick – 828reviewsNOW

Ana de Armas stars as killer ballerina assassin Eve in John Wick spin-off “Ballerina.” Read our review.

Perspectives
12 months ago
Review: Continental breakfast of champions: The Refinery at the Foundry Hotel

According to Shawn Cameron, executive chef at the new eatery, The Refinery menu blends Southern influence with local ingredients for a brunch experience he hopes will appeal to adventurous and comfort diners alike.

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Repeat indecent exposure offender caught at Carrier Park within yards of last arrest

The Asheville Police Department has arrested and charged a man for public masturbation in West Asheville, marking the offender’s second charge for the same crime in the same park.

On The Town
12 months ago
Trails & Trains Festival chugs back into Old Fort this weekend

The 3rd annual Trails & Trains Festival returns to Old Fort, N.C. this weekend for a full schedule of free events, ranging from outdoor exploration to history talks to film festivals.

On The Town
12 months ago
Ashe-Vegas: Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival returns end of this month

Asheville’s annual burlesque showcase, the Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival, is back for its fourth year, with dozens of performers set to entertain Asheville across two venues and three nights.

Crime scene police tape
Crime & Safety
12 months ago
No charges for Rankin Ave. shooting, APD says in detailed statement

APD cited G.S. 14-51.3, North Carolina law which states that a threatened person is legally exonerated from utilizing deadly force to protect themselves in cases of mortal self-defense.

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