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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.

Outdoors
1 month ago
Hikes of WNC: Triple Falls Trail

Located in the hiking bounty of DuPont State Recreational Forest and captured on the silver screen in movies like “The Hunger Games,” Triple Falls Trail leads to a beautiful waterfall view, three times over.

Photo
1 month ago
Photo gallery: Snow covers Western North Carolina

As snow accumulates from a weekend winter storm around Western North Carolina, people have come out to play, shovel and admire the pretty white sights. Check out our photo gallery.

Arts & Culture
1 month ago
Color, rhythm, revelry: Asheville Mardi Gras gears up for 2026 parade

Asheville Mardi Gras is prepared to party as the schedule is set for the 2026 Mardi Gras parade. This year, the celebration will kick off on Sunday, Feb. 15 in the South Slope district of downtown Asheville.

Community
1 month ago
UNC Asheville receives backlash on Millennial Campus development committee

In the latest update on the controversial University of North Carolina Asheville Millennial Campus project, the university has announced an advisory committee that will shepherd the initiative to its next phase of development. Following the news, the committee roster has received criticism from project opponents like Save the Woods.

On The Town
1 month ago
Year of the Fire Horse begins with Highland Brewing Lunar New Year party

Highland Brewing will mark the start of the Lunar New Year next month with a weekend-long celebration of the Year of the Fire Horse.

Food & Drink
1 month ago
‘Share the Love’: Community farm Root Cause plans Valentine’s fundraiser

In the spirit of love on Valentine’s Day weekend, Root Cause Farm, a local food-centric nonprofit, will host a fundraiser event featuring live music, craft cocktails and more.

Arts & Culture
1 month ago
Museum of the Cherokee People announces 2026 programs in ‘first-voice’ shift

The Museum of the Cherokee People has unveiled a new series of public events and exhibitions for its 78th year. The programming is part of a shift toward becoming a “first-voice” museum, where the public will learn about the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians directly from members of the EBCI community.

Music
1 month ago
After 20 years, Oliver Wood is playing concerts for connection

The Wood Brothers band member Oliver Wood sat down with 828newsNOW to discuss the band’s new album, “Puff of Smoke,” his relationship to Asheville and two decades of playing music.

Community
1 month ago
Weaverville sets public facility reopening date after winter storm

Following public facility closures caused by Winter Storm Fern, Weaverville officials have announced that Weaverville Town Hall and other public buildings will reopen at noon, Tuesday, Jan. 27.

On The Town
1 month ago
Not their last rodeo: White Horse plans new shows after building collapse

After a section of White Horse Black Mountain collapsed during renovation on the building last week, the music venue has already announced a special series of concerts and events in partnership with The Monte Vista Hotel.

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