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Sunday, December 30, 2012  Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has been admitted to a New York hospital after the discovery of a blood clot stemming from the concussion she sustained earlier this month.

Monday, December 17, 2012  South Carolina has cast its nine electoral votes for the Republican presidential ticket of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan.

Saturday, December 15, 2012  An aide says it happened after Clinton became dehydrated from a stomach virus and fainted. The virus caused her to cancel an overseas trip this past week, and the concussion will keep her from testifying at two congressional hearings this week.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Massachusetts' Democratic Sen. John Kerry, who unsuccessfully sought the presidency in 2004 and has pined to be America's top diplomat, has vaulted to the head of President Barack Obama's short list of secretary of state candidates.

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.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the 17th annual Scrooges and Angels for 2012 on Thursday.

Friday, December 09, 2011  A top-ranking U.S. State Department official says South Carolina's tough new immigration law has not only damaged the country's reputation but could also endanger U.S. citizens abroad.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Each year, the South Carolina Secretary of State's Office releases a list of organizations that either earn the title "Scrooge" or "Angel" depending on the percentage of expenditures that actually go to program activities.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  The South Carolina Secretary of State's office has issued a violation against a Myrtle Beach non-profit organization for failing to disclose monies swapped last year with the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  The Coastal Uncorked Festival in Myrtle Beach was cleared by South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond. Hammond was asked to investigate allegations that the food and wine festival misled people by saying it was a charitable event.

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

Monday, August 22, 2011 

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  Last month, the SC Sec of State's office notified a veterans non-profit group they were in violation of the Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act, after several other non-profits became suspicious of the way the group collected donations. The group says they've since complied.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  After other veterans groups complained of wrong-doing, a non-profit veterans group was cited by SC officials and will not be allowed to be a vendor at the Myrtle Beach Spring Harley Rally. Do you think they should?

Thursday, April 21, 2011  Several veterans organizations cried foul when they suspected the VSO of being deceptive in how they collect money, accusing the group of not supporting veterans.