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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

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

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

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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.

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

International Business Times UK

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

10 East Coast Cities Where Your Paycheck Goes the Furthest

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

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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

Brothers testify about suspicious box left with them by man accused of trying to kill Trump

Both men have known Ryan Routh for about 30 years

The Independent UK

North Carolina house cleaner wins over $626,000 in lottery game

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Brothers plead guilty in North Carolina deputy's shooting death

Two brothers have pleaded guilty to charges related to the killing of a North Carolina sheriff's deputy in 2022

The Independent UK

North Carolina house cleaner bets $10 and wins the ‘grand fortune’ netting her a six-figure payday

‘Everyday people can win something like this, and we did,’ lotto winner Chelsea Carter said

The Independent UK

Ukrainians horrified by killing of refugee Iryna Zarutska, US culture wars

Ukraine’s official response has been muted as pro-Trump activists exploit the murder in North Carolina.

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Gov. Stein requests $13.5B more from Congress for Hurricane Helene recovery

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has requested $13.5 billion more from Congress for Hurricane Helene recovery aid

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US right capitalizes on fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina

Far right points to lax criminal justice system and racist narratives, not mental health system failures as experts say

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Another Larson is winning dirt races in North Carolina now

Now, three Larsons have won at the Salisbury bullring

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AOC reschedules rally in North Carolina over safety concerns

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Bill Belichick’s Grudge Against Patriots Is Undermining North Carolina Job

Until the six-time Super Bowl winner can move on from his past, the program and the Tar Heel players will suffer.

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NC lawmakers likely to propose tougher pretrial release laws after fatal stabbing

North Carolina's Republican legislative leaders are pushing for stricter pretrial release laws after a Ukrainian refugee was fatally stabbed on a Charlotte train

The Guardian - US

Jaedyn Shaw moves to Gotham FC from North Carolina Courage in record $1.25m deal

The $.15m deal is an intra-league record, with the US international having only arrived in North Carolina in January

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North Carolina man arrested over threat to ‘shoot and skin’ black babies in YouTube comment

" ... like the animals they are," his comment added.

The Independent UK

Trump pledges ‘vicious’ response in tribute to murdered Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska

President Donald Trump has pledged a ‘vicious’ response to the murder of refugee Iryna Zarutska, who was stabbed on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina last month.

Evening Standard

Sickening moment bystanders film Ukrainian refugee bleeding to death on train after being stabbed by stranger

Aspiring vet Iryna Zarutska, 23, was killed in a random attack in Charlotte, North Carolina last month

The Independent UK

Previous charges, delayed mental health evaluation were missed opportunities in Charlotte stabbing

After Decarlos Brown Jr. was arrested for the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee aboard a North Carolina commuter train, he was quickly sent to a state mental hospital for an evaluation

International Business Times UK

'Hold Her Accountable': North Carolina Lawmakers Push to Oust Judge Over Release of Iryna Zarutska's Killer

North Carolina lawmakers push to remove Judge Teresa Stokes following the release of Iryna Zarutska's killer, citing reckless judicial decisions.

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