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.

Redistricting dream crushed in South Carolina, Gov. McMaster says ‘we still have time to get it done’

South Carolina - South Carolina’s late push to redraw its congressional map hit a wall in the Senate this week, dealing a sharp blow...

Dominion Energy settlement could raise South Carolina electric bills by 7.6%

South Carolina - South Carolina households served by Dominion Energy may soon see their electric bills climb, but the increase now on the table...

Florence County chase reaches more than 120 mph before narcotics arrest on I-95

Florence County, South Carolina - A speeding vehicle on Interstate 95 turned into a high-speed pursuit and narcotics arrest in Florence County after deputies...

Sen. Tim Scott celebrates epic $212 million investment for Charleston Coast Guard base: “Vital role in our national security”

Charleston, South Carolina - South Carolina’s Lowcountry is set for another major military infrastructure boost after the U.S. Coast Guard announced more than $212...

“You are the definition of hypocritical”: Sen. Schumer blames Trump for deadly virus that still hasn’t reached the country

New York - Even before the hantavirus cluster aboard the MV Hondius had any sign of becoming a broad public health crisis inside the...

Desperate power grab: One more deep-red state set to ‘wipe out’ Black district days before primary, SCOTUS to decide

Alabama - Alabama’s long fight over congressional lines has suddenly returned to the U.S. Supreme Court, and the timing could hardly be more charged....

“Caught cheating, red-handed”: Trump exposes Effie Phillips-Staley’s massive ballot fraud scandal, endorses Rep. Mike Lawler

New York - President Donald Trump is moving quickly to turn early Republican momentum into a broader 2026 midterm strategy, and his latest move...

Trump humiliated once again as ‘close ally’ with one phone call forced U.S. to abruptly pause Project Freedom, reports claim

California - Pressure that had been building for days finally reached the water’s edge. After insisting that the United States would continue pressing forward in...

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