Gavin Jackson
Gavin Jackson graduated with a visual journalism degree from Kent State University in 2008 and has been in the news industry ever since. He has worked at newspapers in Ohio, Louisiana and most recently in South Carolina at the Florence Morning News and Charleston Post and Courier.
Gavin's career as a multi-faceted journalist began in 2011 at the Morning News where he wrote, shot photos and video for daily stories in print, online and broadcast. His local political coverage got him hired onto The Post and Courier’s Statehouse bureau team in fall 2015. He covered the presidential primaries, Gov. Nikki Haley, the legislature and more. South Carolina ETV hired him in 2017 as their only news and public affairs reporter in an effort to grow SCETV’s news presence.
Gavin hosts SCETV’s weekly public affairs show This Week in South Carolina and the weekly South Carolina Lede podcast.
Stories
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2024 Election: Record Early Turnout
October 26, 2024On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 26, 2024: we hear from the voters who have driven record early voting turnout this week and speak with State Election Commission Director Howard Knapp; S.C.’s two Republican senators were campaigning for former President... -
2024 Election: Yep, Early Voting. It’s Here.
October 22, 2024On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 22, 2024: early voting has started in South Carolina and we hear from voters from around the state; we take look at election security with Victoria Hansen; we hear what Sen. Lindsey Graham had to say about Republicans... -
Boats & Votes
October 19, 2024On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 19, 2024: a look at the week on the campaign trail with insight and analysis from Rep. James Clyburn and SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick; a look at the latest from the South Carolina Ports; details on how to join us for... -
Shrinking Pool of Poll Workers a Problem in S.C.
October 15, 2024On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 15, 2024: a look at the poll worker shortage facing our state and some of the reasons behind the problem; Rep. James Clyburn discusses his concern about black men not turning out for VP Harris on Election Day; some... -
A Conversation with AG Alan Wilson
October 12, 2024On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 12, 2024: host Gavin Jackson’s full conversation with state Attorney General Alan Wilson from This Week in South Carolina; Gavin also speaks with Valerie Bauerlein, author of The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the... -
Helene and the Misinformation Storm
October 08, 2024On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 8, 2024: the latest from the federal government’s response to Helene in our state, and a report from Scott Morgan on neighbors helping neighbors in the town of Easley; FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell rebuts comments...