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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond Kicks Off International Charity Fraud Awareness Week by Releasing 2021-2022 Wise Giving Report

(COLUMBIA) – Today Secretary of State Mark Hammond released his office’s 2021-2022 Wise Giving Report as part of International Charity Fraud…

Secretary of State Mark Hammond Urges Donors to Give Wisely in the Aftermath of Hurricane Ian

(COLUMBIA) – Today South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond cautioned donors to give wisely when supporting communities affected by Hurricane…

SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond Invites Nominations for 2022 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 to Offer Free Notary Public Seminars Across South Carolina

(Columbia, SC) — This fall, Secretary of State Mark Hammond will be offering seven free regional notary public seminars for all South Carolina…

Secretary of State Mark Hammond Reminds South Carolina Donors to “Give Smart” When Aiding Ukraine and Ukrainian Refugees

(COLUMBIA) -- South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond has issued an advisory to remind donors supporting the nation of Ukraine and Ukrainian…

SCAM ALERT: Miracle House of Hope Ministries Illegally Soliciting in South Carolina

(COLUMBIA) -- Today Secretary of State Mark Hammond issued a warning for South Carolina residents about Miracle House of Hope Ministries, a Charlotte…

Secretary Hammond Tours Rhino Medical Supply in Columbia, SC

On February 15, 2022, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond toured Rhino Medical Supply, a nationally certified minority-owned medical…

Counterfeit Investigation Leads to Bust of Marijuana Growing Operation

(SUMTER, SC) -- Sumter County investigators disrupted a marijuana growing operation while executing a search warrant related to counterfeit items at…

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond Announces Angels for 2021

(COLUMBIA, SC)-- South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the Angels of 2021. Fifteen Angels were recognized at a press…

Secretary of State Hammond Issues Annual Wise Giving Report and Give Smart Watch List as Part of International Charity Fraud Awareness Week

(COLUMBIA, SC)--Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the release of his office’s 2020-2021 Wise Giving Report and the 2021 Give Smart…