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Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned a settlement involving the estate of James Brown, saying a former attorney general didn't follow the late soul singer's wishes in putting together the deal.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond has released his annual "Scrooges and Angels" list of what charities in the state give the most toward their goals.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Harvest Hope Food Bank has been helping people in need for years, and right now the agency could use some help of its own.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  The Central Carolina Community Foundation gears up for the 18th annual Food and Wine Festival Gala to help meet the needs of the community.

Monday, February 20, 2012  A Midlands boy is trying to kick up support for a plan to keep other children his age on the straight and narrow. After becoming more disciplined after studying karate he is raising money for other children who may not be able to afford to do the same thing he has.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. Some non-profit organization officials across the Palmetto State found out if they made a good grade when it comes to their charitable programs.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  Riverbanks Zoo has received the single largest donation in its 37-year history. The more than $860,000 gift was given to the Riverbanks Society, the non-proift that supports the Zoo and Garden.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  South Carolina's highest court is the latest setting for a showdown between trustees who say they were unjustly removed from James Brown's charitable organization and state attorneys who brokered a complex settlement.

Monday, July 11, 2011  Haley said Monday details will be laid out within the month. On the campaign trail last year, Haley said she would create a huge faith-based coalition to provide preschool, tutoring, mentoring and other services at no cost to taxpayers.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  Lexington County sheriff's deputies are rounding up new and used eyeglasses and hearing aids to help people hear and see better.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  Updated with video of complete press conference with Mike Jones, the security officer credited with saving the lives of several Panama City school board members.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A former publicist, Jacque HOllander,  for James Brown has filed a federal lawsuit claiming the singer's charitable trust said to contain most of his wealth belongs to her.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008