South Carolina's own Darius Rucker is the latest big name act that has the James Brown Arena complex back on the good foot.

Bud Ferillo is announcing plans for the new documentary on Thursday. "State of Denial" will explore issues facing the state from poverty and health to pollution.

A new book called "The Bonfire" puts the spotlight on a terrible time in American history. A time when Americans fought each other, killed each other by the thousands and left the South in ruins.

The comic book world is abuzz: Archie is proposing to Veronica, not Betty.

The best-selling country duo posted a message on its Web site Monday saying they've agreed to "call it a day" after 20 years of making music together.

And her face and her voice are known around the world. She's performed for Kings, Queens and Presidents. But this week, Jessye Norman is back in her hometown of Augusta to sing for something she considers equally important- a local school.

The muggles and wizards were out Tuesday night -gathering at the local movie theaters in Augusta for the midnight opening of the latest Harry Potter movie, "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince."

Of course, folks across the Augusta-area watched the memorial service too. We didn't find any big organized viewing parties, but we found lots of people gathering around a tv here or there around town.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday for the King of Pop -- but it wasn't too long ago he was in Augusta for James Brown's funeral.

A judge says Michael Jackson's longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the singer's estate.

His greatest fame came as Detective Mike Stone in the 1970s TV series "The Streets of San Francisco," in which he co-starred with Michael Douglas.

Plans are in the works for a candlelight vigil in Augusta. Meanwhile, the Godfather of Soul's family is speaking out.

Everyone has a Michael Jackson memory. News 12 caught up with two local men who actually met him.

Michael Jackson, the record-breaking, sensationally gifted "King of Pop", has died. He was 50.

Farrah Fawcett has died in a Los Angeles hospital. She was 62.

The James Brown Arena complex is under new direction. The new 7 member Augusta Coliseum Authority board had their first meeting Tuesday. They learned the summer should be eventful.

Publicist Howard Bragman says McMahon died early Tuesday at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center surrounded by his family.

The new version will be sent by e-mail to readers beginning Aug. 3 and cost slightly less than printed editions of USA Today, which is the nation's largest newspaper by circulation.

The head of a national group of state parks directors says parks and historic sites have had to cut back because of budgets stressed by the recession.

A free grilled-chicken meal promotion touted by the talk show host has caused such a frenzy that some stores ran out and the Louisville-based chicken chain is asking customers to take a rain check for the new product.

Dom DeLuise's son says the actor and comedian has died in Southern California. He was 75.

The face of radio in Augusta is changing. One of the country's largest radio station owner's announced major layoffs this week. Many of the cuts will send some of your favorite personalities packing.

YouTube says it is partnering with major studios to stream full-length movies and TV shows on its site for free.

It takes a lot of people and equipment to set up the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

The town of Ellenton was literally taken off of the map more than 50 years ago. Thousands of people were forced to leave. A man who lived through it all talks to 12 about putting country before home.