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
1 year ago
Community communion: The parking lot food court of Swannanoa

There is a cornucopia of charity volunteers that have been offering free food in a Swannanoa parking lot nearly since the beginning of the Hurricane Helene disaster.

On The Town
1 year ago
Asheville to kick off holiday season with downtown jamboree

In place of a parade this year, Asheville can look forward to a downtown Holiday Jamboree beginning at 11 a.m. this Saturday, Nov. 23 at Pack Square Park.

Business
1 year ago
Black Mountain Tailgate plans harvest festival as season’s last hurrah

Black Mountain was battered by Hurricane Helene. However, the town still flies its flag high. The Black Mountain Tailgate Market is a poster child of its perseverance.

Photo
1 year ago
828viewsNOW: Asheville after dark

Check out our gallery of images capturing the mood and atmosphere of downtown Asheville after dark.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Tragicomic truthfulness: ‘Anora’ and ‘A Real Pain’ reviews – 828reviewsNOW

“Anora” and “A Real Pain” are really funny movies about really hard stuff. Read our reviews of the two films, in theaters now.

Local
1 year ago
Writers, artists, survivors invited to submit pieces to Helene book

Asheville writer Shelley McKechnie is collecting stories, artwork and writing in a book for charity about the artist experience of surviving Hurricane Helene in W.N.C.

Music
1 year ago
Peacock Planet, Acoustic Fire and the making of a Helene benefit album

Musicians and husband-wife duo Simeon “Sim” Hickman and Louly Peacock are putting together an acoustic compilation album, “Acoustic Fire,” to support survivors of Hurricane Helene.

Local
1 year ago
Behind ‘Best of Asheville’: Voodoo Brewing Co.

Voodoo Brewing Co. won five gold medal awards in the 2024 Best of Asheville community poll, including Best New Restaurant and Best Bar/Pub.

Local
1 year ago
WNC charity drive to gift 750 board games for the holidays

Meeples for the Mountains is a charity drive based out of Well-Played Board Game Café. They are seeking 750 board games to donate to local charities by mid-December.

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