Kinsley Brown

Editor Kinsley Brown oversees daily news operations, story development, and editorial standards at Florence News Journal. With nearly a decade of experience in South Carolina journalism, she has covered state and local politics, education, and government accountability for multiple outlets. She brings a strong focus on clear, accurate, and reader-first storytelling. Kinsley holds a degree in journalism and has received several recognitions for both her editing and reporting. She is especially committed to mentoring emerging journalists and ensuring Florence News Journal maintains rigorous editorial integrity.

Columbia gas station owes $153,000 in unpaid overtime to 29 employees, federal investigation finds

Columbia, South Carolina - A gas station in West Columbia owes more than $153,000 in unpaid overtime to over two dozen workers, as announced...

New York hush-money case: It looks like Trump is preparing for ‘total freedom’ very soon

Donald Trump scored a huge victory in the Florida case last week, but there have been a lot of ups and downs for the...

Federal USDA funding to support three major projects in South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina - On May 14, during Infrastructure Week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revealed plans to fund three electric infrastructure projects...

Calls mount for Merchan to investigate Trump for “feeding” Senators with New York trial information

As the atmosphere at the New York hush-money trial gets heated, a growing number of Republican lawmakers visit Trump’s trial in person and give...

Florence County Sheriff’s Office arrested suspect in ‘educational institution’ bomb hoax

Florence, South Carolina - A suspect in a bomb hoax that was directed at a Florence educational institution has been successfully captured by the...

Newsom to hit Californians with another price hike nightmare to stop house insurance meltdown

Last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the latest set of measures in an effort to lower the huge budget deficit the state faces....

SCDOT and City of Columbia officials to discuss River Drive bicycle lane project

Columbia, South Carolina - There will be a public drop-in meeting on Wednesday, May 29th at the Earlewood Community Center from 4:00 pm to...

“California’s in trouble”: Gov. Newsom sacrifices his own policies in desperate attempt for California’s survival with budget deficit

Since the beginning of the year, the state of California has been dealing with several major issues that more or less impact almost every...

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