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.

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

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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...

New Circle K brings fuel and quick-stop shopping to busy West Florence corridor

Florence, South Carolina - Florence has added another familiar name to its growing convenience retail scene, with Circle K opening a new store in...

“You’re the problem“: Obama called a ‘disgusting liar’, brutally torched over tone-deaf response to D.C. shooting

California - Democratic leaders moved quickly to condemn political violence after a shooting disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., but former...

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