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.

Columbia kicks off Historic Preservation Month with hands-on workshops and neighborhood tours

Columbia, South Carolina - To celebrate National Historic Preservation Month, first observed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1973, Columbia's Planning and...

Summer camp in Florence opens doors for young minds to grow beyond the classroom

Florence, South Carolina - Florence 1 Schools has opened registration for its much-anticipated Extended Day Summer Enrichment Camp, inviting families across the district to...

New bill would end meal shaming and expand food access in South Carolina schools

South Carolina - A new effort to increase South Carolina school food accessibility is just one step from becoming law. After passing the South Carolina...

NorthMark chooses Spartanburg as its South Carolina launchpad for a $2.8 billion tech venture

Spartanburg County, South Carolina - The multi-strategy investment company NorthMark Strategies announced Spartanburg County will be its first site for operation in South Carolina. The company plans to...

Columbia hopes to spark neighborhood unity by tapping into church-centered networks

Columbia, South Carolina - The City of Columbia, working with Eau Claire Baptist Church, is about to start the "4 Block" Promise Community Engagement...

South Carolina is now one step closer to completely eliminate DEI programs as extremely controversial bill moves forward

South Carolina - In a significant legislative action, the Republican-controlled South Carolina House has approved a controversial bill meant to limit what they call "illegal" diversity,...

City of Columbia partners with The G.R.I.T. Project to spotlight the vital roles of teachers, coaches, and mental health professionals

Columbia, South Carolina - The City of Columbia's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is working with The G.R.I.T. Project to organize a networking...

Florence Center terminates contract with South Carolina Ravens, canceling all arena football games over failure to meet venue agreement terms

Florence, South Carolina - The Florence Center has formally cancelled its contract with the South Carolina Ravens in what appears to be a significant...

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