Caroline Williams

Publisher Caroline Williams has more than 15 years of experience in journalism and media leadership across the Southeast. She has led Florence News Journal since its transition to a digital-first platform, guiding its growth as an independent voice for Florence County. Before joining the organization, she held editorial and management roles at regional publications and digital news ventures, with a focus on community engagement and sustainable local journalism models. With a college degree in journalism, Caroline is passionate about the role of local news in fostering informed, connected communities.

Community groups invited to march in Florence Black History Month parade on February 21

Florence, South Carolina - The Florence community is getting ready for the 3rd Annual Pat Gibson Moore Black History Month Parade, which will be on...

Travis Tritt brings decades of country hits back to Florence this spring

Florence, South Carolina - Travis Tritt will be returning in Florence, bringing decades of country music tradition back to the Pee Dee area, Florence...

“Act of retaliation”: South Carolina Rep. Mace now in hot seat as House Committee launches probe into her expenses

South Carolina - The House Ethics Committee is looking into claims against South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace. This puts the member under the...

“Total destruction of all my hopes and dreams”: Ex-S.C. lawmaker caught sending hundreds of horrific child abuse video online gets hefty sentence

South Carolina - A former South Carolina lawmaker has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison after admitting to distributing child...

Youth-led climate projects take spotlight at Columbia public showcases, two events planned in the coming weeks

Columbia, South Carolina - There will be two public Climate Action Showcases in late January and early February that will show off environmental projects...

South Carolina like Texas as Rep. Mace drops bombshell immigration plan: Sheriffs who release criminal illegals could face jail and removal

South Carolina - On Tuesday, Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina introduced a new "law and order" immigration agenda at a news conference at...

Florence County drivers face rotating railroad crossing closures starting mid-January

Florence County, South Carolina - Starting in mid-January, there will be a series of temporary full closures at railroad crossings in sections of Florence...

Hero turns monster: S.C. fireman caught filming minors with hidden cams as feds uncover horrifying child abuse evidence

South Carolina - A South Carolina firefighter accused of serious federal crimes involving the se*ual exploitation of a child has formally entered the court...

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