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.

Business
1 year ago
Holly Jolly 2024: Black Mountain puts the ho-ho-ho in shopping local

The jolliest annual downtown event in Black Mountain is back. The Holly Jolly downtown festival is scheduled for 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6.

On The Town
1 year ago
Gift hunting for something unusual? Try the Uncommon Holiday Market

The Uncommon Holiday Market is celebrating its 10th anniversary across two days this weekend in the Haywood Park Hotel. Items range from odd antiques to interesting art.

Local
1 year ago
Bring stuffed animals by for ‘Critter Checkup’ at WNC Nature Center

The WNC Nature Center is offering a special stuffed animal vet appointment for kids to bring their fluffy friends to. It’s one of several special events the park is putting on while it remains closed to the public at large.

Music
1 year ago
Steely Dan tribute band Dirty Logic takes the stage this January

Asheville-born Steely Dan tribute band Dirty Logic will be performing two Steely Dan albums, “Aja” and “The Royal Scam” in their entirety for the Jan. 11, 2025 performance.

On The Town
1 year ago
Krampus is coming to town: Asheville Krampus parade scheduled Saturday

The Christmas devil is often celebrated on Krampusnacht, Dec. 5, with parades and other costumed hijinks. The West Asheville parade will be this Saturday, Dec. 7.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Jingle bell ‘The Rock’: ‘Red One’ and ‘Moana 2’ reviews – 828reviewsNOW

Two family-friendly film at the box office this Thanksgiving weekend star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: “Red One” and “Moana 2”. One rocks far less than the other.

On The Town
1 year ago
De-meal-ition crew: Contractors cooking 1000 free Thanksgiving dinners

Patterson Contracting Group is cooking up thousands of pounds of free food for a public Thanksgiving dinner in Swannanoa. Dinner will be served from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28.

On The Town
1 year ago
W.N.C. Santa Claus: Meet the team bringing Christmas to town

W.N.C. Santa is collecting toys for Santa himself to deliver to kids in need of a little Carolina Christmas magic.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Behind ‘Best of Asheville’: Asheville Eye Associates see all sorts

Asheville Eye Associates won two gold medals in the 2024 “Best of Asheville” poll: Best Eye Care/Eye Doctor and Best Eye Surgeon.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Defying graviator: ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ film reviews – 828reviewsNOW

The two biggest blockbusters of the holiday season are upon us. One defies gravity. The other one left this critic not entertained.

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