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
4 weeks ago
‘Wicked’ flies into Pack Square Park for concluding Movies in the Park screening

“Wicked” will defy gravity on the big screen at 8:25 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 8 in Pack Square Park. Attendees will receive green or pink sunglasses while supplies last.

Community
1 month ago
Falling tree crushes ART city bus, injures passengers on Haywood Road

A tree fell on top of an ART bus today near the intersection of Craven Street and Haywood Road in West Asheville leading to downed power lines and injury.

Entertainment
1 month ago
5 new movies to see, stream or skip in August 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

There are a lot of new movies coming out. Fortunately, we have a guide to what you should see, stream or skip this August. This month, our selections include a hilarious police spoof, a Norwegian body horror fairy tale and a heartbreaking drama from A24.

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
‘Don’t Quit’: Veterans Healing Farm plans Women Warriors’ Keynote Luncheon

The Veterans Healing Farm will host a lunch featuring influential female soldiers next month in Flat Rock, N.C. The 2025 Women Warriors’ Keynote Luncheon will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Blue Ridge Conference Hall.

On The Town
1 month ago
Bigfoot to be named official town animal of Marion at 2025 Bigfoot Fest

Bigfoot, a beloved fixture of Marion, N.C. since the first WNC Bigfoot Festival was held in 2018, is set to receive a special honor at this year’s jamboree, which will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23.

Entertainment
1 month ago
‘Together’ pokes fun at codependence but can’t stick the landing – 828reviewsNOW

Dave Franco and Alison Brie, who are married in real life, star together in “Together,” the new body horror film from writer-director Michael Shanks, to fun but frazzled effect. Read our review for more.

Community
1 month ago
Giveaways galore: AMH to distribute school supplies, clothes and more

Appalachian Mountain Health is celebrating their 3rd annual health fair with free activities, food and giveaways for the whole family, from cotton candy to kids clothing.

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Period Nirvana to hold grand opening for brick-and-mortar pad

Period Nirvana, a menstrual product store and museum, will celebrate its grand opening with a party from 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 1 at 315 Haywood Road.

Arts & Culture
1 month ago
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival clogs, fiddles and sings to 98 years this weekend

The oldest continuous folk festival in the United States will return to Asheville this weekend for another year of Southern Appalachian clogging, storytelling and bluegrass music.

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
All ages, all abilities: BMCA dance studio plans ‘MoveAbility’ classes

MoveAbility, an expanded dance program for learners of all ages and abilities will fill the studio this September at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

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