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.

Suspects wanted for November’s pizza delivery man murder in Columbia arrested

Columbia, South Carolina - On Saturday, the Columbia Police Department reported the capture of two young men linked to the shooting death of a...

DeSantis: A lot of Americans don’t have physical standards to join the military, claims all-volunteer military is better option

South Carolina - Florida’s Governor spoke to voters in South Carolina and said that he believes the U.S. should maintain an all-volunteer military, partly...

Legal proceedings begin for aunt whose dogs attacked her 14-month-old niece

Florence, South Carolina - According to Environmental Services Officer Todd Floyd, the owner of eight dogs that allegedly attacked her 14-month-old niece showed up for...

South Carolina capital’s metro area with one of the highest foreclosure activities in the nation. Interest rates in the focus.

South Carolina - Last year, there was a slight increase in home foreclosures, a change experts attribute to the housing market stabilizing after the...

MAHLE Behr Charleston Inc. to cease operations, more than 460 workers affected

North Charleston, South Carolina – By the end of this year, over 460 people in South Carolina will lose their jobs when a truck...

Missed opportunity: South Carolina joins GOP-led states and rejects federal money aimed at helping children in need

South Carolina – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that 35 states, all five U.S. territories, and four tribes plan to be the...

Two Florence County teenagers face charges following a December shooting

Florence County, South Carolina - In Florence County, a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old are in trouble with the law for reportedly shooting at two...

Police chase results in crash on I-126 Eastbound in Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina - A police chase resulted in a collision on Interstate 126 East in Columbia, as reported by the Richland County Sheriff's...

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