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.

Advocacy groups gathered outside State House to protest the new environmental bill

Columbia, South Carolina – In a display of public dissent, numerous environmental advocacy groups, including the Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC), gathered outside...

Gen Z and millennial voters were key to Biden’s 2020 victory. Now Trump is taking over: poll

In a surprising shift since nearly four years ago, former President Donald Trump appears to be making significant inroads with younger voters, a demographic...

EQBMED initiative partners with MUSC Health-Florence for community-based research

Florence, South Carolina - The MUSC Florence Research Center, operating under MUSC Health-Florence, has been selected as one of four community-based clinical research sites...

Expert says it’s Trump, not Biden, who is showing signs of mental decline: “Voters should be concerned”

Donald Trump often points fingers at Joe Biden, calling him " incompetent " and "unfit." Yet, he continues to make public gaffes. For instance,...

Calhoun Street in Columbia gets a makeover, safety, accessibility and bike lanes in the focus

Columbia, South Carolina - Calhoun Street has undergone significant changes from Wayne to Gregg in order to make the area more secure and convenient to get around....

Emmanuel Williams to be new Lake City police chief

Florence County, South Carolina - Lake City has chosen Emmanuel Williams to be its next Chief of Police. Right now, Williams is a sergeant...

Harris says abortion rights, assault weapons ban, and Policing Act laws are the first to pass if Biden wins re-election

Vice President Kamala Harris shared a detailed plan for new laws that the Democratic Party will push for if they win control of both...

Biden admin slams WH reporters for “misreporting” the findings in Biden’s handling of classified documents case

Since taking over the White House office, President Joe Biden hasn’t been that active when it comes to interviews and news conferences. According to...

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