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.

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...

Savannah Grove elementary, part of Florence 1 School District, earns coveted STEM certification

Florence, South Carolina - COGNIA, a leading organization that accredits primary and secondary schools across the United States and around the world, has awarded...

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden celebrates 50th anniversary

Columbia, South Carolina - On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster joined zoo leaders to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. The celebration...

Marijuana odor leads to major drug bust and nearly a decade-long sentence for South Carolina man

Florence, South Carolina - Marquand Jerome Newell, aged 41 and from Mullins, received a federal prison sentence exceeding 9 years after he admitted to...

South Carolina State Parks to ban single-use plastic bottles, bags

South Carolina - South Carolina State Park Services is taking steps toward environmental conservation by reducing plastic use. The organization has begun phasing out...

The quality of education in California is declining and parents know who is the one to blame

The quality of education in California has gotten worse, a nationwide trend that has been seen in almost every state in recent years, including...

Columbia hospital awarded DOJ grant for violence intervention program

Columbia, South Carolina - The Prisma Health Richland Hospital Trauma Center has been awarded a substantial grant of $2,000,000 from the United States Department...

Two new businesses start operating in Florence

Florence, South Carolina - Several new businesses have recently started up in Florence, generating quite a bit of enthusiasm among locals. Last week, Michaels...

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