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Thursday, December 13, 2012  More people give to charities during the holidays than any other time of the year either because of the giving spirit or for tax purposes, but there are some charities that state officials warn aren't so charitable.

Friday, January 13, 2012  Friday, the two Tanger Outlets locations in Myrtle Beach donated nearly $80,000 to three charities to help fight breast cancer.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Before the United States fell upon tough economic times, the holidays marked the time of year charities normally swarmed with donations. However, some scrooges have non profits on edge this holiday. Some charities say when it comes to donations, this is the worst year they've seen.

Monday, October 24, 2011  Bi-Lo distributed $4,677,675 to local charities in South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. The money was raised at Bi-Lo's annual Charity Classic golf tournament held in June.

Saturday, September 24, 2011  South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond wants residents to nominate charities that deserve to be called "angels."

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  If the price of gas seems too high for you, imagine how tough it is for charities. Many of them are being forced to make major changes in the way they serve the needy.

Thursday, February 10, 2011  Playing monopoly on your kitchen table is technically illegal in South Carolina, and so are most dice and card games. And while the SC Senate has approved legislation that would allow churches, schools and charities to legally hold up to four raffles a year, the road to legalization is still long.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  Charities, schools and churches could legally hold up to four raffles a year under legislation advanced in the South Carolina Legislature.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  For 22 years, the Coastal Chapter of the American Red Cross has hosted a Christmas Day Dinner for the community, and for the first time, the agency didn't have enough donations to cover the costs.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  Charities and other nonprofits could legally hold raffles in South Carolina if voters say "yes" under measures heading to the Senate.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  South Carolina's frugal Gov. Mark Sanford has been spreading cash to cheer charities.

Friday, December 10, 2010  Many of you helped with our Toys for Tots drive Friday at Krispy Kreme stores along the Grand Strand.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  Local charities along the Grand Strand and in the Pee Dee received big donations Thursday.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010  It's the time of year when charities ask for donations of food, clothing or toys.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010  Each year, the SC Secretary of State's Office releases its "Scrooges and Angels" list.