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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.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Two caught on drug trafficking charges around Amboy Road

Aiden Rae Mitchell, 27, and Erron Thomas Wolicki, 43, were given felony drug trafficking charges and checked into Buncombe County Detention Center on $25,000 and $90,000 bonds, respectively.

Photo
1 year ago
PHOTO GALLERY: Three-point shots from the Downtown Dribble

The 2025 SoCon Downtown Dribble & Kids Fest bounced into town this Saturday, March 8. Check out our photo gallery from the basketball event.

On The Town
1 year ago
Festival preview: Fringe Fest brings unusual art to center stage

The long-running alternative arts celebration The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival returns next weekend for its 23rd year of creative, kooky and eclectic performances.

Outdoors
1 year ago
USDA Secretary Rollins praises firefighters, promises emergency funds soon in Asheville visit

Brooke Rollins, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, visited Asheville today to meet with members of the USDA Forest Service and witness the damage from Hurricane Helene and the recent area wildfires.

On The Town
1 year ago
What to expect at the International Women’s Day demonstration this weekend

International Women’s Day is this weekend. Asheville will be joining women around the world in celebration with a demonstration at Pack Square Park.

Crime scene police tape
Local
1 year ago
Three car crashes occur near Asheville bridge: Icy roads likely cause

Three separate car crashes occurred this morning near Captain Jeff Bowen Bridge along Patton Avenue just outside of downtown Asheville. Ice was a likely factor.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Violent vanishing: Asheville man wanted on counts of assault, domestic violence

The Asheville Police Department is seeking the help of public in locating Marcellus Tremaine Robinson, 38, wanted on several counts of domestic violence.

On The Town
1 year ago
Old-time generosity: WoodSongs to give away 1000+ free instruments

The grassroots music radio program WoodSongs will be at Warren Wilson College this weekend to hand out hundreds of free instruments.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
21-year-old east Asheville hotel shooter found and arrested

Edzavious Javon Lindsay, 21, has been located and arrested after shooting two people at an east Asheville hotel on Monday, Feb. 24.

On The Town
1 year ago
Presentation on troubled life of Fitzgerald family substitutes for Zelda Week

The “America’s Doomed Duo” presentation will be held at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial.

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