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.

Study reveals drop in children covered by Medicaid in South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina - In South Carolina, there was a 9% decrease in the number of children covered by Medicaid after a federal requirement...

Immigration in California explodes as Texas increases the crackdown: “A trend unseen since the 1990s.”

When Texas Gov. Greg Abbott started Operation Lone Star more than three years ago, no one could have believed that Texas would crack down...

Duke Energy boosts clean energy capacity in Salem, South Carolina

Salem, South Carolina - The Carolinas are experiencing significant economic growth and a rising population, which is increasing their energy demands. In response, Duke...

Doctor who found Trump “mentally unstable” and unfit for office now says Trump uses his ability in his favor

Former President Donald Trump is leading President Biden in the key battleground states, and just recently, several surveys have shown that voters in three...

Carly Tilton receives Florence Arts Alliance 2024 Betty Ann Darby Scholarship

Florence, South Carolina - On Tuesday, April 30, the Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) proudly announced that West Florence High School senior, Charlotte “Carly”...

Millions in pandemic food benefits face expiry next month in South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina - In South Carolina, millions of dollars in unused food benefits from the pandemic era are set to start expiring in...

Delta Children’s Products set to invest more than $33 million in South Carolina, to open 123 job positions

Orangeburg County, South Carolina - Delta Children’s Products (Delta Children), a company that makes children's furniture, is set to spend $33.1 million on a...

Texas cracks down on illegal immigration: Gov. Abbott celebrates the indictment of nearly 150 migrants

More than three years ago, the state of Texas launched Operation Lone Star, a controversial, expensive, and very complicated initiative aimed at securing the...

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