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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.
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Rising home premiums and housing costs are pricing South Carolina families out

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South Carolina - Renee Collins did not lose the house because of the price. That is the part she keeps repeating. The small three-bedroom...
Florence County

We analyze: Florence County school spending grew into a bigger question: how much reaches the classroom?

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Florence County, South Carolina - Florence County’s public school budgets tell two stories at once. One is the story school boards usually tell in...
Florence County

Greater Florence Chamber now accepting Leadership Florence applications which will begin with orientation in August

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Florence, South Carolina - Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Leadership Florence Class, giving area companies and business professionals a new opportunity to...
Florence County

We analyze: Where Florence’s money really goes as city and county budgets climb

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A three-year look at City of Florence and Florence County budgets shows rising costs, major infrastructure spending, public safety pressures, utility investments, grants, debt...
Florence County

Florence County deputies ask public to help find missing 15-year-old Kloe Neal

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Florence, South Carolina - Authorities in Florence County are asking the public to help find a missing teenager after she was last seen leaving...
Columbia

City of Columbia announces tree trimming schedule for the week of June 8

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Columbia, South Carolina - Dominion Energy crews are scheduled to begin a new round of tree trimming along overhead utility lines on Monday, June...
Florence County

New RISE initiative brings Florence infrastructure investments under one resilience-focused program

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Florence, South Carolina - Florence is turning long-planned utility needs into active improvements, moving ahead with a multi-year effort to strengthen water service, sewer...
In-depth

Horry County residents feel the cost of rapid growth and development on roads, schools and drainage

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - Elaine Rivers used to know where Conway ended and the country began. There was a bend in the road,...
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