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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.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Oscar Wong, ‘godfather of Asheville craft beer,’ dies at 84

Oscar Wong, founder of Highland Brewing Company and trailblazer for the craft brewery, died on Sunday, May 25 at the age of 84.

On The Town
1 year ago
YMI to host free screening, discussion of Oscar-winning documentary

The film, which was listed as one of 828newsNOW’s Best Movies of 2024, will be shown at a free screening and facilitated discussion held from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, May 28 at the YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Market St.

On The Town
1 year ago
VIDEO: Black Mountain veterans remember at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery

Dozens of people came out to the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery for Memorial Day today. Watch our Memorial Day video tribute.

Perspectives
1 year ago
The last and too serious: ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ – 828reviewsNOW

Forgive our headline’s “The Fast and the Furious” allusion. “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” is undeniably a “Mission: Impossible” film, even if its final installment falls short of the series’ best efforts.

Perspectives
1 year ago
‘Lilo & Stitch’ is a harmless return to Hawaii – 828reviewsNOW

The latest of the Disney live-action remakes hits theaters like a crash-landed alien ship just in time for Memorial Day. Read our review of the new “Lilo & Stitch.”

Business
1 year ago
People power: Local solar company celebrates 30 years of renewable energy

Over the years, Sundance has advocated for solar energy in utility commissions, tax credits and community energy boards. The company prides itself on working for the community as much as the company.

On The Town
1 year ago
Steep Canyon Rangers to play Pack Square Park at free community concert

The Asheville Downtown Association will present the Steep Canyon Rangers with opener Sam Burchfield and the Scoundrels at their Community Concert, an evening of live music and family-friendly activities.

Education
1 year ago
VIDEO: Community sings swan song for North Buncombe chorus teacher

A surprise song was performed for NBHS Chorus Director Jeannie Graeme after she conducted her final concert before retirement.

A coming soon sign hung at Hi-Wire Brewing.
On The Town
1 year ago
Hi-Wire returns to the RAD this Wednesday with weekend party to follow

Toast to a major win for the River Arts District this week. Hi-Wire Brewing is reopening the RAD Beer Garden this Wednesday, May 21, with a community party to follow on Saturday, May 24.

news
1 year ago
No joke: Vegan restaurant Laughing Seed Café to close May 31

Laughing Seed Café, located at 40 Wall St. in downtown Asheville since 1993, has cited Hurricane Helene, Covid-19 and a changing Asheville landscape as reasons that May 31, 2025 will be the last day for the restaurant.

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