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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
Skateboarder struck in hit-and-run: APD seeking info on burgundy Toyota

APD is urging anyone with information about a burgundy Toyota RAV4 to come forward. The hit-and-run incident occurred in early November 2024.

Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
On The Town
1 year ago
World-ranked tennis stars to play Servin’ Up Love benefit at Harrah’s

Harrah’s Cherokee Center is serving up an exciting fundraiser for Hurricane Helene relief this weekend: a celebrity tennis benefit. The Stars Servin’ Up Love celebrity tennis benefit will open its doors at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville.

Perspectives
1 year ago
Best of local food: Food mogul Stu Helm to announce 2025 Stoobie Award winners

Local food guide Stu Helm will announce the winners of his Food Fan Awards tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 31. Categories range from Sandwich of the Year to Deep Fried Thing of the Year.

The Hop Ice Cream
On The Town
1 year ago
Frozen ‘fast: Celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day this weekend

This weekend, National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day will be celebrated in Asheville at The Hop Ice Cream Cafe in collaboration with cereal catering company Chill Cereal Bar.

Business
1 year ago
Färməsē owners opening new concept in Dilbar space after unexpected close

After Indian street food restaurant Dilbar closed last week, their prominent location in downtown Asheville was left vacant. That is, until today. The owners Färməsē Cocktail Lounge are opening a new concept in the space.

Business
1 year ago
Bleachery Walmart sets February reopening date after storm shutdown

The Walmart at Bleachery Boulevard in Asheville is set to partially reopen to the public on Friday, Feb. 14. The store plans to be back at full capacity sometime in spring 2025.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Fentanyl foot chase: Man attempts escape during drug-related arrest

Angelo Emayi Johnson, 26, was arrested on fentanyl possession charges after attempting to evade arrest on Saturday, Jan. 25.

On The Town
1 year ago
Damaged section of Swannanoa River Road reopens in east Asheville

NCDOT announced in a press release this morning, Wednesday, Jan. 29 that an extensive reconstruction project has been completed on Swannanoa River Road near the Western North Carolina Nature Center. The near-total restoration was finished in under 120 days.

Music
1 year ago
Winter Sound Music Fest making music, raising money for the arts

The annual Winter Sound Music Festival is uniting local artists to benefit the Arts Council of Henderson County at Oklawaha Brewing Company this weekend.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Highland Brewing brings on Lunar New Year with glow-in-the-dark disc golf

Glow-disc is a common game at Highland for many players, but the Lunar New Year tournament will feature something special: Highland Brewing glow-discs with a Year of the Wood Snake design on them.

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