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Published on July 21, 2021 - 18:42 GMT

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Awarded Grant Following Landmark Multistate Enforcement Action Against “Cancer Fund” Charities

(CHARLESTON) -- Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the award of a $39,024 grant to MUSC Hollings Cancer Center following a landmark enforcement action against four sham charities and their directors. “It is so rare that funds …

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Published on June 3, 2021 - 21:06 GMT

Governor Signs South Carolina Electronic Notary Public Act into Law

(COLUMBIA, SC) – On May 18, 2021, Governor Henry McMaster signed into law the South Carolina Electronic Notary Public Act. The Act allows a notary public to register as an electronic notary and sets forth the requirements for electronic notaries public and …

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Published on May 11, 2021 - 18:20 GMT

SC Secretary of State to Present Virtual Seminar on Nonprofit Raffles on, Wednesday, May 12, 2021

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond will be hosting a Nonprofit Raffles Virtual Seminar on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (EST). This seminar will cover the legal requirements for holding nonprofit raffles in South Carolina, …

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Published on May 4, 2021 - 20:56 GMT

Secretary Hammond Joins NASS in #BizSchemeSOS Public Education Effort

(Columbia, SC) – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond is joining his National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) colleagues in the new #BizSchemeSOS education effort to encourage the public, business owners and future entrepreneurs to …

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Published on May 3, 2021 - 21:22 GMT

SC Secretary of State Encourages Donors to Give Smart and Support Local Charities on May 4th & 5th, 2021

(COLUMBIA) --In anticipation of Midlands Gives, Palmetto Giving Day, and other fundraising events being held this week, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond is encouraging donors to practice wise charitable giving. “Now more than ever, nonprofit …

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Published on April 23, 2021 - 19:11 GMT

Secretary of State Hammond Warns Businesses of Document Request Scams

Today South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond issued an updated advisory regarding continued scams offering to sell bogus documents and certified copies to businesses. “Our office continues to receive complaints from businesses regarding …

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Published on April 20, 2021 - 18:49 GMT

SAVE THE DATE! Nonprofit Raffles Virtual Seminar, Wednesday, May 12, 2021

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond will be hosting a Nonprofit Raffles Virtual Seminar on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (EST). This seminar will cover the legal requirements for holding nonprofit raffles in South Carolina, …

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Published on March 16, 2021 - 07:56 GMT

ATTENTION INVESTORS – METALS.COM, TOWER EQUITY, CHASE METALS, AND BARRICK CAPITAL RECEIVERSHIP CLAIM DEADLINE

CLAIM DEADLINE APRIL 30, 2021 (Columbia, SC) - The Attorney General Alan Wilson and Secretary of State Mark Hammond, other state regulators, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission recently filed a joint civil enforcement action against Metals.com, …

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Published on March 13, 2021 - 01:59 GMT

Businesses Warned of “South Carolina Certificate of Status” Scam

(COLUMBIA, SC) – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond issued an advisory today warning of a scam selling bogus “certificates of status” to businesses. “This week our office received multiple complaints from businesses stating that they had …

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Published on December 14, 2020 - 21:47 GMT

Secretary of State Mark Hammond Certifies South Carolina’s Nine Electoral Votes for President Donald J. Trump and Vice President ...

COLUMBIA -- Secretary of State Mark Hammond convened the 2020 Electoral College Monday, December 14, 2020 at 11:00 AM in Columbia. Unanimously casting their votes for Presidential candidate Donald J. Trump of Florida, and Vice Presidential candidate …

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Published on October 19, 2020 - 14:47 GMT

SC Secretary of State Releases Wise Giving Report and Give Smart Watch List in Conjunction with International Charity Fraud ...

(COLUMBIA, SC) –South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the release of his office’s 2019-2020 Wise Giving Report, in conjunction with International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW). ICFAW, which runs from October 19 to 23, 2020, …

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Published on September 25, 2020 - 18:50 GMT

SC Secretary of State Hammond and AG Wilson Join with CFTC to Charge Precious Metals Dealers in $185 Million Scheme Targeting ...

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – September 25, 2020 – Secretary of State Mark Hammond and Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that they are participating in a consolidated nationwide enforcement action to halt a fraudulent precious metals scheme that has …

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Published on September 22, 2020 - 18:25 GMT

Notary Public Virtual Seminar Now Posted

(Columbia, SC) - On Monday, September 21, 2020, Secretary of State Mark Hammond held a free Notary Public Virtual Seminar for South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. A recording of the Notary Public Virtual Seminar can be found …

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Published on September 15, 2020 - 17:04 GMT

Over $300,000 in Counterfeit Merchandise Seized in Richland County, SC

Secretary of State Mark Hammond joins Richland County Sheriff, SLED, and Homeland Security in Counterfeit Merchandise Raid on NewImageSC. (COLUMBIA, SC) –South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the seizure of over $300,000.00 in …

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Published on September 15, 2020 - 17:04 GMT

2020 Notary Public Virtual Seminar

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MARK HAMMOND Secretary of State Offers a Free Notary Public Virtual Seminar on Monday, September 21, 2020 (Columbia, SC) — Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering a free notary public virtual …

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Published on July 8, 2020 - 03:02 GMT

Taiwan Donates 92,000 Surgical Masks to the State of South Carolina

(WEST COLUMBIA, SC) - The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta (TECO) has donated 92,000 surgical masks to support South Carolina frontline medical personnel in the fight against COVID-19. South Carolina state government agencies worked together …

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Published on June 23, 2020 - 13:53 GMT

Secretary of State Mark Hammond Announces Renewal of the High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act

(COLUMBIA, SC) - Today Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that the state of South Carolina has renewed the High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act through 2025. Initially passed in 2013, the High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act provides …

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