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.

Potential Trump’s running mate, Sen. Tim Scott, says that “America was better off under Trump”

Over the past weekend, the former U.S. President hinted at considering Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina and Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota...

As Biden easily wins S.C., Texas gets in-person support from Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas and other governors

The border crisis in Texas has escalated to a point of no return in recent months, with a peak reached just recently when prominent...

Chinese government is ‘targeting’ America’s basic resources and critical civilian infrastructure, top official claims

In recent years, many states, mostly led by Republican governors, implemented various laws to protect the people living in those states and the nation...

Lawmaker sues Instagram based on a law sponsored by himself regarding his son’s death after blackmailing

Florida lawmakers have recently filed a bill that seeks to restrict children's access to social media, specifically everyone under 16. If the bill becomes...

Out-of-state man, 75, who traveled to South Carolina to engage in illicit sexual conduct with 13-year-old girl gets prison sentence

South Carolina - Leroy Lawrence Bolger, Jr., a 75-year-old man from Kingsland, Georgia, received a federal court sentence exceeding three years after entering a guilty...

Florence County Sheriff’s Office and Florence PD arrested five people for car break-ins

Florence County, South Carolina - The Florence County Sheriff's Office arrested five people, including three adults and two younger individuals, for breaking into cars....

South Carolina Democrat will challenge a state senator who previously left Democrats and became independent

South Carolina - On Monday, a Democrat from the South Carolina House, Ivory Thigpen, said he's going to run against a state senator who...

SLED investigating Sunday evening officer-involved shooting in Charleston area

Charleston, South Carolina - On Sunday evening, a shooting incident took place at a Walgreens in West Ashley, South Carolina. Around 7 p.m., when...

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