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.

Photo
2 months ago
Highlights from the Asheville Holiday Parade – Photo Gallery

The annual Asheville Holiday Parade was held today. Dozens of marchers, floats and Christmas characters took to the streets of Asheville to spread holiday cheer. Check out our photos from the festivities.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Deputy Jackie Stepp named Interim Police Chief of APD

Stepp was named to the position by Asheville City Manager Debra Campbell following the retirement announcement of APD Chief Michael Lamb in September.

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Student spotlight: UNC Asheville art students host Art & Ceramics Sale

The Fall 2025 Student Art & Ceramics Sale will be held from 4-8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22 inside the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery at Owen Hall on UNC Asheville campus.

On The Town
2 months ago
McDowell milestone: New visitor center opens in Old Fort

Something brand-new has opened in Old Fort. At a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday, Nov. 20, Destination McDowell, the Tourism Development Authority for McDowell County, debuted a reimagined Old Fort visitor center.

news
2 months ago
‘It’s A Wonderful Village’: Biltmore decks the halls with month of festivities

After a year of rebuilding in the Historic Biltmore Village neighborhood, located just outside of downtown Asheville, the district will launch a month-long holiday celebration to ring in its reconstruction.

On The Town
2 months ago
Holiday happenings: Tree lightings, parades and more this weekend in Asheville

As November comes to a close, communities all over Asheville are preparing for the advent of the holiday season with tree lightings, parades and more. Check out our list of the festivities.

Entertainment
2 months ago
Darker, Oz-ier ‘Wicked: For Good’ is a change for the worse – 828reviewsNOW

The hotly anticipated sequel to “Wicked,” last year’s witchy “Wizard of Oz” smash, is finally here. Read our review of “Wicked: For Good,” starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey and Jeff Goldblum.

Community
2 months ago
Your guide to the Asheville city services closed for Thanksgiving

In observance of Thanksgiving, city of Asheville offices and a select few services will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, including the Asheville Rides Transit bus system, Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville and the WNC Nature Center.

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Attic Salt satire ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ is a little baggy, but a feast of fun

Attic Salt Theatre Company is in the middle of their run of “The Thanksgiving Play,” a satire written by Lakota playwright Larissa FastHorse about a group of white teachers attempting to craft a politically-correct Thanksgiving play for their students. Read our review now.

Community
2 months ago
YMCA debuts national mentoring program for kids ages 6-17

The YMCA of Western North Carolina announced today that it will take part in the national YMCA Reach & Rise Mentoring Program, a new initiative which connects adult mentors with groups of kids ages 6-17 for up to 16 week periods.

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