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Secretary of State Mark Hammond Urges Donors to Give Smart as the Southeast Recovers from Hurricane Helene

(COLUMBIA) – Today South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond cautioned donors to practice wise charitable giving as the Southeast begins to…

SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond Invites Nominations for 2024 Angels

(Columbia, SC) – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations…

Secretary of State Mark Hammond Announces Free Notary Public Seminars, Online Payment Option for Notary Commission Fees

(Columbia, SC) — Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will be offering free, in-person notary public seminars in Greenville,…

Secretary of State Mark Hammond Encourages Donors to Support Local Charities, Give Wisely in Local Fundraising Drives

(Columbia, SC)— In advance of South Carolina-based fundraising initiatives this week, Secretary of State Mark Hammond has issued a statement…

South Carolina and North Carolina Secretaries of State Make Friendly Wager on NCAA Women’s Final Four Matchup

(Columbia, SC) — In the spirit of camaraderie and friendly competition, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond and North Carolina Secretary…

South Carolina Secretary of State’s Website Receives 2023 Notable State Document Award

(Columbia, SC) —Today, the Secretary of State’s Office received the 2023 Notable State Document Award from the South Carolina State Library for its…

Secretary of State’s Website Recognized as 2023 Notable State Document by South Carolina State Library

(Columbia, SC) — Secretary of State Mark Hammond is pleased to announce that the Secretary of State’s website has been recognized by the South…

SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond Announces Charity Fraud Awareness Week and Releases Wise Giving & Professional Solicitor Report for 2022-2023

(COLUMBIA, SC) – Today Secretary of State Mark Hammond joined other state, federal, and international charities regulators to announce Charity Fraud…

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond Announces Angels for 2023

View 2023 Angels here (COLUMBIA, SC) – Today South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the Angels of 2023. Secretary Hammond…

Secretary of State Mark Hammond Joins Attorney General Alan Wilson in Announcing Multistate Settlement Agreement with Safeguard Metals

Precious metals dealer alleged to have targeted retirees in $68 million fraud (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson and Secretary of State…