The Latest Breaking News from North Carolina

Iryna’s law passes in North Carolina after Ukrainian girl’s brutal killing: What it is

The law is named after Iryna Zarutska, who was killed in a brutal attack on August 22

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Firing Squad, Electric Chair, and GPS Tags: The Shocking New Law After Iryna's Murder

North Carolina passes Iryna's Law after a fatal stabbing, tightening bail rules, mandating mental health checks and reviving firing squads and electric chairs.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24, 2025

Ryan Routh Tries to Stab Himself After Guilty Verdict in Donald Trump Assassination Attempt Case in Florida

Ryan Wesley Routh, a 59-year-old man from North Carolina, was convicted Thursday on all charges for attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course. The trial ended in chaos when Routh tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen moments after the jury announced…

Latin Times · Sep 23, 2025

10 Photos of Brett James' Wife Melody Wilson: Age, Daughter, How They Met and Tragic Death in the Plane Crash

Brett James' wife, Melody Wilson, has been revealed as one of the victims of the North Carolina plane crash. Here's what we know about her age, daughter, marriage to James and tragic final moments.

International Business Times UK · Sep 20, 2025

Brett James, Grammy-winning songwriter, dies in plane crash

James’ wife and stepdaughter were also killed when the Cirrus SR22T crashed in Franklin, North Carolina

The Guardian - US · Sep 19, 2025

Grammy-Winning 'Jesus, Take the Wheel' Songwriter Brett James Dies in North Carolina Plane Crash at 57

James is credited as a co-writer on Carrie Underwood's 2006 smash hit, "Jesus, Take the Wheel," as well as numerous other iconic country songs.

Latin Times · Sep 19, 2025

Brett James Killed in Plane Crash — Who Else Was on Board? What We Know So Far

Brett James, Grammy-winning Nashville songwriter of 'Jesus, Take the Wheel', was killed aged 57 in a Cirrus SR22T crash near a North Carolina elementary school on 18 September 2025; authorities are investigating.

International Business Times UK · Sep 19, 2025

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote 'Jesus, Take the Wheel' dies in plane crash

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James has died in a plane crash in North Carolina

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

10 East Coast Cities Where Your Paycheck Goes the Furthest

Here's where your paycheck can go the furthest in the East.

GOBankingRates · Sep 18, 2025

Hurricane Helene displaced thousands of students. Some struggled to get back on track with school

Thousands of students across western North Carolina lost their homes a year ago when Helene hit with some of the most vicious floods, landslides and wind ever seen in the mountainous region

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025