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

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.

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."

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.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  A new non-profit is already getting a closer look from the South Carolina Secretary of State's office.

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

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond has won a third term.

Thursday, August 26, 2010  A Marlboro County man is accused of stabbing his girlfriend at least 20 times with a screwdriver.

Monday, May 24, 2010  Bennettsville Police charged Robert Hammonds, Junior with misprison of a felon in connection with the killing of Samer Hussein, 44.

Thursday, May 13, 2010  An Horry County jury is deciding the fate of a man accused of murdering someone during Memorial Day Bikefest three years ago.

Monday, May 10, 2010  The trial starts Tuesday for a man accused of murdering someone during Memorial Day Bikefest three years ago.