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.

City of Florence receives Tree City USA award by the Arbor Day Foundation

Florence, South Carolina - The City of Florence was named a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment...

Texas National Guard soldiers given special ammo to deter illegal immigrants

The state of Texas, under the leadership of Gov. Greg Abbott, has a lot of reasons to celebrate the success of the Operation Lone...

Newsom’s multi-million drug deal is direct hit on big pharma: “California is disrupting the drug industry…”

It’s a well-known fact that Americans pay a lot for healthcare services and are probably paying the highest prices for drugs globally, sometimes several...

Scout Motors under fire for alleged lobbying breach

Columbia, South Carolina - On Monday, two groups filed a legal complaint against Scout Motors with the South Carolina State Ethics Commission. The South...

Gas prices in South Carolina inch down, relief in sight

Columbia, South Carolina - In South Carolina, the price of gas has dropped slightly by 1.9 cents per gallon over the past week, with...

California home insurance crisis is about to become worse as Democratic leaders fail to fix things

California and Florida have been experiencing a home insurance meltdown in recent years, mostly due to climate change. While Florida leadership is addressing the...

South Carolina’s new weapon against overdoses: Introducing the overdose Biosurveillance dashboard

Columbia, South Carolina - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has introduced a new Overdose Biosurveillance Dashboard. This tool aims...

Columbia hosts Second Chance Month panel on Saturday, April 27, to empower returning citizens

Columbia, South Carolina - The City of Columbia is set to host a panel discussion and resource fair to observe Second Chance Month. This...

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