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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.

Sports
2 months ago
Weaverville indoor pickleball courts set to open by early October

Ballcrank Pickleball Club, a new indoor pickleball facility, is set to open in Weaverville in just a few weeks. The space will host 12 pickleball courts, a pro shop, bathrooms and showers and an outdoor patio, as well as the potential for a restaurant down the line. 

Entertainment
2 months ago
Korean zombies, endless roads and Anthony Bourdain: New movies to see in September 2026

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” might have defined the summer box office, but there are plenty of hidden movie gems to discover as we head into the fall. Check out our reviews of “Tony,” “Colony,” “Buddy” and “It Ends.”

Business
2 months ago
No road closures planned for G20 summit, but Grove Park Inn checkpoints in place

The G20 Finance Track meetings will be held in Asheville this weekend. Despite the massive influx of high-profile visitors, no street closures are planned, though Omni Grove Park Inn security will be increased.

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Are we safe from cyclospora? State health officials give timeline update

With cyclosporiasis cases on the decline, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services provided an update on when the risk of exposure will subside.

Education
2 months ago
Encore for Asheville Middle orchestra as program shifts to after-school club

After Asheville City Schools said earlier this month that the orchestra program at Asheville Middle School would not be returning for the fall semester, AMS students will have the opportunity to demonstrate interest in continuing the class through an after-school club.

Community
2 months ago
Buncombe County requests community input on 10 county sidewalk projects

The team behind the inaugural Buncombe County Pedestrian Plan, a proposed network of sidewalks and crosswalks across the county, is seeking community perspective on 10 proposed projects.

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Asheville remembers Dolly Parton: Beloved musician dies at 80

Dolly Parton, the widely-admired multi-hyphenate musician, has died at 80 years old. Asheville residents and visitors gathered at a West Asheville mural of the singer to commemorate her legacy.

On The Town
2 months ago
Riverside Cemetery will not be impacted by I-26 Connector construction, NCDOT says

As construction continues on the Interstate 26 Connector project along the French Broad River, Riverside Cemetery, a nearby historic graveyard, will not be impacted, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

On The Town
2 months ago
Hendersonville details plans for annual North Carolina Apple Festival

The North Carolina Apple Festival is right around the corner. The celebration will be held Sept. 4-7 in downtown Hendersonville.

Entertainment
2 months ago
5 best films at the 2026 Asheville Film Festival

The 2nd annual Asheville Film Festival ran from Aug. 21-23, 2026, at the Masonic Temple in downtown Asheville. Read a review of our favorite festival films below.

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