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
How the River Arts District got through hard times to a soft reopening

The River Arts District was devastated by Hurricane Helene, but its community stayed strong. The upcoming RADfest 1.0 festival is designed to celebrate and showcase unity in the RAD.

Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
Business
1 year ago
Asheville employers want to hire at Friday WNC career fair

Over 70 employers will be attending and hoping to hire at the WNC Mountain Strong Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8, at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville.

Business
1 year ago
19-foot WNC Christmas tree selected as White House holiday pick

Late December may be the “most magical time of the year,” but in the Christmas tree business, it ’tis the season 365 days a year.

Local
1 year ago
Tree falls on worker at Biltmore Estate

A contracted tree worker was injured in an accident at the Biltmore Estate this morning, Nov 4, 2024.

Music
1 year ago
Local high school marching band competition celebrates 50 years

Marching bands from around the region will assemble to compete at the 50th Land of the Sky Marching Band Festival this Saturday, Nov. 2.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Unmasking the wild, weird world of Halloween mask rehauling

Local artist and Halloween mask refurbisher Eli Lawrence breaks down what it takes to make a screen-accurate horror movie mask.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
31 horror movie recommendations for Halloween night

828boosNOW is a list of 31 different horror movies to consider queuing up this Halloween.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
828boosNOW, Day 31: ‘Halloween’ (1978)

Every day this month, resident horror movie enthusiast and 828newsNOW staff reporter Pruett Norris is recommending a Halloween film for your macabre amusement.

Music
1 year ago
270+ musicians contribute to W.N.C. benefit album

“Caverns of Gold: A Benefit for WNC Hurricane Relief” is donating 100% of its profits to nonprofit organization Beloved Asheville.

Eclipse at Asheville Art Museum
Local
1 year ago
Asheville Art Museum welcomes survivors on “pay-what-you-wish” basis

The Asheville Art Museum is welcoming citizens of Hurricane Helene-afflicted counties across N.C., Georgia and Tennessee to visit on a “pay-what-you-wish” basis through the end of the year.

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