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
Grand Theft Art-o: River Arts District looter apprehended

Dennis Gates Miller, 33, was apprehended on several misdemeanor and felony charges after attempting to evade arrest on a stolen motorcycle.

On The Town
1 year ago
Corn off the cob: Fall festival canceled at Eliada

The annual Eliada fall festival and corn maze has been canceled due to the impact of the Hurricane Helene storm. Nonetheless, the organization has a plan for donations.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
828boosNOW, Day 9: ‘The Fly’ (1986)

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

Local
1 year ago
‘No call for help will go unheard’ sheriff says in Swannanoa speech

Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller spoke alongside Swannanoa Fire Chief Anthony Penland to a small crowd of journalists about the local response to the Hurricane Helene disaster.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
828boosNOW, Day 8: ‘The Silence of the Lambs’

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

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Breathe easy: Oxygen refill sites now available

Buncombe County has released a list of locations open for oxygen tank refills.

The Buncombe County Board of Elections has outlined procedures for Republican runoff primaries set for May 14 to decide the GOP nominees for N.C. Lieutenant Governor and State Auditor.
Politics
1 year ago
Voting, early voting on track in Buncombe County

Buncombe County Elections Director Corinne Duncan provided an update about the state of election preparation in Buncombe County this morning, Monday, Oct. 7 in a public briefing.

Local
1 year ago
Volunteer heroes at Family Assistance Center to disband, relocate

The volunteer organization Family Assistance Center accomplished its goal. What’s next?

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
The numbers on support for Mission Health

A Mission spokesperson released the data for aid and resources Mission Hospital has received so far, as well as their healthcare accomplishments during the disaster.

Music
1 year ago
Concert benefit announced: Luke Combs, Eric Church to headline

Four big-name musicians are coming together for a charity concert that will donate 100% of its proceeds towards Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

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