Some of James Brown's family members are considering taking a "nice size collection" of the late entertainer's belongings on tour.
By Preston Sparks | Saturday, June 12, 2010
A lawsuit names former estate trustees Adele Pope and Robert Buchanan as defendants against claims they harmed Brown's estate.
By Preston Sparks | Saturday, June 12, 2010
AIKEN --- A former songwriter and record producer for James Brown has filed a temporary restraining order in California to block the final disbursal of the James Brown estate.
By Julia Sellers | Wednesday, May 19, 2010
A funeral director disputes a claim by James Brown's daughter LaRhonda Petit that the singer's body has been moved.
By Stephanie Toone | Friday, March 12, 2010
Top 10 Things I Learned From James Brown
By Keith Jenkins | Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010
Singer Martha High and other musicians who backed James Brown will take the stage on Friday in a performance at Sky City.
By Steven Uhles | Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010
After almost 20 years of providing the main ingredient for Thanksgiving dinner, the annual James Brown Turkey Giveaway experienced a first Monday.
By Stephanie Toone | Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009
The James Brown Turkey Giveaway is 50 turkeys shy of its giving goal, and the community can still help.
By Stephanie Toone | Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009
AIKEN --- The James Brown estate returned to the Aiken County courthouse Wednesday to determine whether its management should be allowed to move forward on business matters.
By Preston Sparks | Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009
Last year, about 1,000 people left the James Brown Turkey Giveaway happy that they would be able to provide a proper Thanksgiving meal for their families.
By Mike Wynn | Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009
AIKEN --- Despite a settlement in the case, the court battle in the estate of the late entertainer James Brown will continue in Aiken County at least into next month.
By Preston Sparks | Wednesday, Aug 26, 2009
AIKEN --- A judge's approval Tuesday of a settlement on the estate of James Brown favors family members, including his last wife and young son, and allows for the creation of a museum or other ...
By Preston Sparks | Wednesday, May 27, 2009
AIKEN --- Even if a settlement is approved in the court case involving James Brown's estate, a court-appointed trustee testified Wednesday, an appeal of the agreement could take two more years.
By Preston Sparks | Thursday, March 26, 2009
AIKEN --- A proposed settlement in the estate of James Brown will continue to be debated in court today.
By Preston Sparks | Friday, March 6, 2009
AIKEN --- Lawyers, trustees and family members of the late James Brown began a new round of court discussions Wednesday morning over settlement of the entertainer's estate, but many issues ...
By Preston Sparks | Thursday, March 5, 2009
ORANGEBURG, S.C. --- James Brown knew all along that he wanted to open a museum to inspire people -- especially the poor -- to pursue their dreams.
Friday, Feb. 27, 2009
When a major movie about Augusta's biggest celebrity hits theaters, Johnny Hensley wants to see the funk singer's real hometown on the big screen.
By Johnny Edwards | Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
AIKEN -- A former James Brown trustee accused of misappropriating millions of the late singer's money will spend the next six months in jail for not paying more than $400,000, as ordered by a ...
By Michelle Guffey | Friday, Feb. 13, 2009
AIKEN -- A Columbia accountant appointed to examine a proposed settlement agreement for the James Brown estate told a judge Friday that he should approve the document concerning the late singer's ...
By Michelle Guffey | Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009
Someone in Augusta finally stepped up with a plan to capitalize on the diverse list of celebrities rooted here besides James Brown, but hard financial times have gotten in the way.
By Johnny Edwards | Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009
AIKEN --- A one-time songwriter and record producer for James Brown has decided to jump into the legal maneuvering surrounding the late singer's estate.
By Michelle Guffey | Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009