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SC Secretary of State Files Injunction Against Carolina Youth Club

(COLUMBIA, SC) – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office has filed an enforcement action against the…

SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond Announces Scrooges & Angels for 2017

(COLUMBIA, SC) – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the Scrooges and Angels lists of 2017. Ten Angels as well as one…

Deceptive Veterans’ Charity Dissolves Following Action by State Charity Regulators

SC joins 23 other states in shutting down VietNow National Headquarters (COLUMBIA, SC) -- Secretary of State Mark Hammond today announced his office…

Evening Post Industries Inc. Recognized as a Centennial Business

Secretary Hammond honors domestic businesses that have been on file with the Office 100+ years. (CHARLESTON, SC) -- Today Secretary of State Mark…

Sonoco Recognized as a Centennial Business

Secretary Hammond honors domestic businesses that have been on file with the Office 100+ years. (HARTSVILLE, SC) -- Today Secretary of State Mark…

SC Secretary of State Files Enforcement Actions Against Veterans’ Charities

Hammond announces an initiative to combat the exploitation of veterans’ issues, promote wise giving. (COLUMBIA, SC) -- Secretary of State Mark…

Secretary of State Hammond Reminds Charitable Donors to Give Smart After Back-to-Back Hurricanes

COLUMBIA -- In the wake of back-to-back hurricanes striking the United States, Secretary of State Mark Hammond is reminding South Carolinians to be…

SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond Invites Nominations for 2017 Angels

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

SCAM ALERT: Avoid Fraudulent Charities Looking to Profit Off Texas Devastation

(COLUMBIA, SC) – In response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, many South Carolinians are searching for ways to help victims.…

New SC Notaries Public Webinar Now Available

Click here to see a video on the duties of Notaries Public in South Carolina. Please also download and print the SC Notary Public Manual (PDF) for…