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.

Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins honored for 45-year career

Columbia, South Carolina - Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins is being recognized for his outstanding 45-year career with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department in...

More than 570 nonprofits to benefit from record-breaking $4.5M collected during Midlands Gives Day 2024

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A brief Florida meeting could catapult Trump to the White House and reverse Biden’s polices

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SLED Chief Mark Keel granted another six-year term by South Carolina Senate

Columbia, South Carolina - South Carolina's chief law enforcement official, Chief Mark Keel, has been reaffirmed for another term. On Wednesday, the Senate voted...

Senate panel prepares drastic measure against DA in Trump’s Georgia case as Willis’ case goes down the water

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, a judge Trump appointed to the bench, canceled the May 20 trial date and postponed it indefinitely on Tuesday,...

Texas Republican slams Greene’s effort to oust Speaker Johnson: “She needs her time in the spotlight”

Several Republican lawmakers continue to create chaos in the House of Representatives, which has become a focal point in the middle of the presidential...

Florence County School District 2 seeks $7 million bond approval for critical upgrades

Florence, South Carolina - A referendum will be held on May 7, 2024, where Florence County School District 2 (FCSD2) will ask for approval...

While Texas and California experience border nightmare, Biden admin continues to give free healthcare to migrants

President Joe Biden will conclude his first term in the White House in a few months, and that’s for how long his administration failed...

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