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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.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Updated: Sensabaugh found — APD seeks help finding missing person Jayde Sensabaugh

Jayde Celeste Sensabaugh, 29, lives in the Arden area and has been missing since 3:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Local
2 years ago
Meet Jenavieve Stroud, 10-year-old librarian extraordinaire

Stroud is the youngest volunteer employee with the 21st Century Packhorse Librarians, an organization that has been distributing free books across Western North Carolina as a relief effort from the impact of Hurricane Helene.

Outdoors
2 years ago
Top five winter hikes in the Asheville area

Asheville is famous for its proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway and other popular hiking areas. Take on these five this winter and warm up in the cold.

Entertainment
2 years ago
The best albums of 2024, according to 828newsNOW and friends

To celebrate the last year in music, 828newsNOW reached out to our colleagues at the Asheville Media Group to ask about their favorite albums. Read what your favorite reporters, radio personalities and salespeople loved to listen to in 2024 in our list.

Music
2 years ago
Behind ‘Best of Asheville’: Finkelstein’s 120 years of music

Finkelstein’s is a Silver Medal winner in the 2024 “Best of Asheville” edition for Music Instrument Shop. The pawn shop is located in the heart of downtown Asheville.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Cats and dogs: Amy Adams is ‘Nightbitch’ and a ‘The Lion King’ prequel – 828reviewsNOW

Two animal-centric films are in the December cinematic zeitgeist: “Nightbitch,” starring Amy Adams, and “Mufasa: The Lion King,” a prequel “Lion King” film.

Local
2 years ago
Kelley Klope helped reinvent the Asheville FD. What comes next?

Kelley Klope served the Asheville Fire Department for 28 years, particularly as their Public Information Officer. As of Jan. 1, 2025, she will be retired, leaving a long legacy in her wake.

On The Town
2 years ago
Hi-Wire Brewing to host ‘Court of Thorns and Roses’ themed ball

“A Court of Thorns and Roses” is a popular fantasy series by Sarah J. Maas. This Saturday, Dec. 21, Hi-Wire Brewing will bring the books to life at their Starfall Ball.

Music
2 years ago
Contra dancing returns to Hot Springs for first time since hurricane

Contra dancing is a integral part of Appalachian community culture and a recurring event in the mountainous parts of North Carolina, especially in the small town of Hot Springs.

Music
2 years ago
Vampire classic ‘Nosferatu,’ live piano score to play at Crow & Quill

Pianist Andrew Fletcher will play live piano music during the screening of the 1922 silent vampire film, which will be projected onto a screen beside him.

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