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.

“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...

The WH briefing room is a different arena: Reporter’s savage clapback leaves Rubio speechless in epic White House briefing fail

Florida - Secretary of State Marco Rubio of Florida walked into the White House briefing room on Tuesday with a serious message, a temporary...

“This is about revenge, retribution”: Trump’s DOJ move could send his own allies to jail and face criminal charges themselves, insider warns

Florida - Since Trump fired U.S. AG Pam Bondi of Florida, Trump ex-lawyer Todd Blanche was appointed as acting U.S. AG, and the fight...

For South Carolina parents, the teacher shortage is not a statistic. It is the person missing from the classroom.

Angela McKnight can tell how her daughter’s school day went before she asks a single question. Some afternoons, 12-year-old Nia climbs into the car talking...

“You are a traitor to the American people”: GOP voters go nuclear on Republican Senator over wrong priorities, blasted for failing to pass top-Trump...

Texas - A political fight already shaking the Texas Republican Party spilled into full view on X after Sen. John Cornyn used a security-focused...

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