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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
Woman stabbed in the face on Sweeten Creek Road, BCSO charges suspect

Taranthea Lynn Carson, 50, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious bodily injury.

Perspectives
1 year ago
Theatre review: ‘9 to 5’ at Mars Hill messy but unmistakably Dolly

Mars Hill University staged a fun but flawed production of Dolly Parton musical “9 to 5” from Feb. 27 to March 2 at Owen Theatre.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
‘It’s time for Mission to step up’: Scathing press conference condemns HCA

Nearly every speaker at the conference called for increases in medical staffing and criticized HCA – especially Greg Lowe, president of the N.C. division of HCA – for the way Mission Hospital is being operated.

Perspectives
1 year ago
The Oscars are Sunday: What will win, should win and where to watch – 828reviewsNOW

The 97th Academy Awards will be televised beginning at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 2 on ABC and streamed on Hulu. Before the stars hit the red carpet, read our analysis of who’s coming home with Oscar gold and why.

On The Town
1 year ago
How Plants for Everyone grows community through an annual sale

The Plants for Everyone plant sale will be held from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 1 at Smith Mill Works, 80 Cowan Cove Road.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Sunny reopening at Veterans Healing Farm, newly minted telehealth station

Nonprofit organization Veterans Healing Farm marked their recommencement with a double ribbon cutting ceremony: The occasion was accompanied by the debut of a VA Telehealth Station.

On The Town
1 year ago
Flannel Fest hammers home the end of winter at AMB Mills River

Flannel Fest 2025 will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, March 1 at Appalachian Mountain Brewery – Mills River, 46 North Mills River Road.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Gas leak: Avoid North Lexington Avenue says Asheville Fire Department

The Asheville Fire Department has issued a warning to avoid North Lexington Avenue as crews work at the scene of a gas leak.

Perspectives
1 year ago
Curious gorge: ‘The Monkey,’ ‘The Gorge’ – 828reviewsNOW

Explore a treacherous trench and wind-up a menacing monkey in our reviews of Apple TV+ original film “The Gorge” and new horror movie “The Monkey,” in theaters now.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Is the future of the Forest Service in flames after firings? Ask Jenifer Bunty

Jenifer Bunty is one of 17 Forest Service employees in North Carolina that have been terminated from their USAD Forest Service positions over the last week. According to Bunty, the firings come at a uncertain time for the Forest Service with the unresolved damages of Hurricane Helene still on the front door of the forest floor.

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