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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.

On The Town
1 year ago
Orange Peel sues Asheville Brewing over Rabbit Rabbit contract breach

Outdoor concert venue Rabbit Rabbit has been drawn into a legal battle by co-owners Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company and The Orange Peel. APBC has announced plans to rebrand the space as Asheville Yards Amphitheater.

On The Town
1 year ago
Concrete plant decision kicked to February, residents denied standing

The controversial Southern Concrete Materials concrete plant proposal went to a Buncombe County Board of Adjustment hearing today, but the case isn’t over yet.

On The Town
1 year ago
Bender Gallery is ‘Standing Strong’ with storm-affected artists

Bender Gallery, a contemporary and pop art gallery in downtown Asheville, will be hosting local Asheville artists impacted by Hurricane Helene with their “Standing Strong” exhibition.

Business
1 year ago
Checking in on the Asheville food industry, according to AIR

After Hurricane Helene swept through the region, leaving many without water, power or, most tragically, a building left at all, the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association was there to bring the community back together.

On The Town
1 year ago
Comedian Brian Regan to perform benefit show Wednesday, BOGO for 828newsNOW

Comedian Brian Regan is offering buy-one-get-one tickets to his benefit show on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in downtown Asheville.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Review: The drama and yawns of ‘Juror #2’ and ‘A Complete Unknown’ – 828reviewsNOW

Two new movies in a classic Hollywood mold are out right now: the music biopic and the legal drama. “A Complete Unknown” is all about Bob Dylan while “Juror #2” is the latest film by Clint Eastwood.

On The Town
1 year ago
Buncombe neighborhood rallies against prospective plant, more traffic

Last night, Thursday, Jan. 2, North Buncombe Quarry and Southern Concrete Materials, the organizations behind the proposed concrete site, hosted a community meeting to address the neighborhood’s concerns. Residents showed up prepared.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
January gym gems: Advice for keeping New Year exercise resolutions

2025 is upon us and with it brand new New Years Resolutions. For those looking to hit the gym, whether for first-time training or a renewed exercise plan, we have a few tips for keeping your workout goal working throughout the year.

Business
1 year ago
Plant Bar: New coffee, tea spot to open Saturday on Haywood Road

A brand new coffee shop is coming to Haywood Road, and its beverages are herbal to a “tea.” Plant Bar Asheville is opening inside of Asheville Dispensary, a West Asheville cannabis shop.

Housing
1 year ago
Controversial concrete plant proposed in North Buncombe neighborhood

North Buncombe Quarry and Southern Concrete Materials are proposing a new concrete plant on a five-acre parcel of land directly adjacent to the quarry along Goldview Road outside Woodfin, N.C. Residents aren’t happy.

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