Easton Griffin

Staff writer – In-Depth & Analysis Easton Griffin specializes in in-depth reporting and analysis on the social, economic, and quality-of-life issues shaping Florence County and the broader Pee Dee. With a background in data-informed journalism and narrative storytelling, Easton examines topics including housing, healthcare access, education, and workforce development. Before joining Florence News Journal, Easton contributed to digital news platforms and research-driven reporting projects across South Carolina. With additional training in data journalism, Easton is committed to producing reporting that helps readers understand not only what is happening, but why it matters.

Pee Dee Boys & Girls Clubs earn national award for youth advocacy efforts

Florence, South Carolina - Boys & Girls Clubs in the Pee Dee region have been recognized nationally for their ongoing efforts to speak up for...

Pee Dee Coalition receives major support for parent education and abuse prevention as GE HealthCare donates $20,000

Florence, South Carolina - GE HealthCare has given the Pee Dee Coalition $20,000, which will help the group continue its long-standing efforts to protect...

Family-friendly youth racing event rolls into Florence this February

Florence, South Carolina - Later this winter, a new family-friendly racing event will take place in Florence. This will give young drivers a chance to...

“We know what a woman is”: S.C. GOP lawmakers explosive plan to lock down bathrooms, showers, and dorms

South Carolina - Lawmakers in South Carolina are working to make a statewide rule that decides which bathrooms children can use in public schools...

Florence event connects local community with legislative priorities for 2026, event set for Feb. 20

Florence, South Carolina - Later this winter, business and community leaders from across the Pee Dee region will meet to hear about the latest...

New partnership aims to boost STEM pathways for Pee Dee students

Florence County, South Carolina - The South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics and Coker University are working together to make it easier...

South Carolina residents begin receiving notices after Social Security numbers potentially exposed in breach

Columbia, South Carolina - According to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs, over 109,000 individuals across South Carolina have been informed that their...

South Carolina remains Democrats’ nightmare: GOP says they are ‘stronger than ever’, but the shift is evident as concerns rise

South Carolina - Republicans won all three special elections in South Carolina this week, keeping control of the contested seats even though fewer individuals...

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