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After a 15-year legal battle, the $90 million estate of famed singer James Brown was closed in 2021, but few in the general public knew it until this notice. This legal action makes the heirs of James Brown the richest Black family in South Carolina, based on the size of the estate. According to legal documents, the estate includes music rights, name, likeness, and real estate. The entire estate was sold to Primary Wave Music, owned and led by Larry Mestel. The estate’s asset

Cars parked near PUSH were moved to a nearby parking lot to make room for the visitation proceedings for Jesse Jackson.  Car owners will not get a ticket and will not have to pay for towing, but they will have to walk a short distance to retrieve their vehicles. Family and friends escorted the casket containing the remains of Jackson into PUSH headquarters. Mourners could hear and see security helicopters hovering overhead as they made their way into the headquarters. Rep. We

The death of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson was announced this mornin jacked attended a funeral in Chicago Many are still reeling with the sad news, even though he had been sick for weeks. Friends and family say that there is no way to prepare for his parting. JESSE JACKSON JR WAS RECENTLY IN GREENVILLE Local leaders chimed in on the news. And social media has gone viral. Karuiam Booker A Greer City Council member, recently reelected to a second term, made this statement t

Mary Allen spearheads a new music program at the Greenville Phillis Wheatley Center (PWCC). She offers free piano lessons to children who cannot afford them. Allen now has 14 students from all locations, but she has room for 2 more at PWCC. Lessons are at 3 pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Piano techniques are combined with practicing acts of kindness to nature, others, and oneself. Walt’s Waltz donated three pianos to the program. Carolina Voices is another partner. Allen

“Don’t worry.  Thurgood Marshall is coming.”  That was the chant during the civil rights struggle in the South. White racists became enamored with Marshall because he knew the law and masterfully defended it. Thurgood Marshall often used his charismatic personality, down-to-earth humor, and reputation as “Mr. Civil Rights” to disarm, charm, and, at times, soften legal opponents, turning hostile encounters into more productive or manageable situations. Reality check A law scho

As the total number of measles cases soars to 876, the SC Department of Health says vaccines can stop the outbreak. Spartanburg is experiencing the worst measles outbreak in 25 years in the U.S, said the US Department of Health. Doctors are candid about what’s triggering the outbreak. According to the SC Department of Public Health, there is a decline in trust in health institutions and the safety of the vaccine. Public health leaders say three things are needed to restore tr

At least six confirmed deaths have occurred in the Upstate during the two recent storms, including several due to hypothermia, and a 79-year-old man who died from a head injury after sliding on ice near his house, said the SC Department of Public Health. SIMULATION Greenville officers have reported a spike in car crashes. Firefighters use chains on tires while responding to emergencies, but other motorists driving without chains in this snow are at great peril. Authorities ur

The Greenville Zoo has implemented emergency protocols, including “ride-out” teams of essential staff to ensure animal safety, according to its website. Most animals were moved into or kept in heated indoor enclosures with backup generators, while specialized cold-weather species, such as Amur leopards, had limited outdoor access, said the statement. Key Care Procedures for January 2026 Winter Conditions: Sheltering and Heat:  Vulnerable species, including giraffes, primates,