COLUMBIA - South Carolina Supreme Court justices on Tuesday heard an appeal by ex-James Brown trustee David Cannon, who objects to paying the attorneys' fees connected to his contempt charges.
By Sarita Chourey | Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012
Christmas is going to be merrier for hundreds of local children this year because of a tradition started by the Godfather of Soul.
By LaTina Emerson | Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011
It's been five years since James Brown died at his home on Christmas Day, and his children want his legacy to live on.
By LaTina Emerson | Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011
Three of James Brown's children and his longtime personal assistant share memories from his Beech Island home.
By LaTina Emerson | Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011
No one can say James Brown hasn't been abundantly recognized for his unique accomplishments.
By Don Rhodes | Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011
A former trustee of soul singer James Brown's estate was taken to Medical College of Georgia Hospital after a log truck pulled out in front of his pickup in Warren County.
By Summer Moore and Jason Wermers | Monday, Nov. 21, 2011
Nearly 500 people received a free turkey Monday for their Thanksgiving dinner at the annual James Brown Turkey Giveaway.
By LaTina Emerson | Monday, Nov. 21, 2011
Many families in need will receive a staple for their Thanksgiving dinner Monday at the annual James Brown Turkey Giveaway.
By LaTina Emerson | Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011
Since his days as emcee and cape man for music icon James Brown, Danny Ray has been keeping himself busy.
By LaTina Emerson | Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011
James Brown's mental competence at the time he signed his will and created a trust 10 years ago is being debated in the fight over a settlement of the legendary soul singer's estate.
By Sarita Chourey | Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011
COLUMBIA - James Brown's charitable trust had withered and his estate was saddled with more than $20 million in debt before a money manager was able to turn it around.
Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011
AIKEN - James Brown's former manager has been sentenced to three years of home confinement on charges he took more money from the soul singer than his contracts allowed.
Friday, Oct. 28, 2011
Augusta soul-singer and radio station owner James Brown and radio show host Harley Drew were inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame at an awards ceremony Saturday.
By Meg Mirshak | Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011
To receive a turkey from the James Brown Turkey Giveaway, participants must register from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 15, 22 or 29 at Dyess Park on James Brown Boulevard.
By LaTina Emerson | Friday, Oct. 7, 2011
Known as the Godfather of Soul, James Brown also was a radio pioneer who owned several stations during his life. He will be inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame on Oct. 15.
By Susan McCord | Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011
Family members say Saturday's opening of "Say it Loud: The Genius of James Brown" at the Grammy Museum is the positive change they've been waiting years to see.
By Susan McCord | Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011
Adele Pope alleges new trustee Russell Bauknight and South Carolina's attorney general Alan Wilson are refusing to release documents that she says should be public records.
By Susan McCord | Tuesday, Aug 9, 2011
In the court system, four years to settle an estate that might be worth $100 million doesn't seem like long. But to James Brown II, it's almost half a lifetime.
By Susan McCord | Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010
James Brown's annual Thanksgiving giveaway put a turkey on more than 1,100 Augusta tables, but as the birds ran out, tensions revived between the late soul singer's children and his unsettled estate.
By Susan McCord | Monday, Nov. 22, 2010
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
