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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Trump and the Silver Elephant in the Room
August 08, 2023August 8, 2023 — An in-depth recap of former President Donald Trump's recent appearance as keynote speaker at the S.C. Republican Party's annual Silver Elephant dinner. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just... -
Miami Lede
August 05, 2023August 5, 2023 — On this special episode, host Gavin Jackson and producer AT Shire discuss their experiences taking part in the PRX Journalism Podcast Accelerator program and what's in store for the Lede in the coming months. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share... -
Palmetto Perspectives: Human Trafficking in SC
August 01, 2023August 1, 2023 — On this special episode, we bring you important conversations from SCETV's recent Palmetto Perspectives program on human trafficking in South Carolina. -
Beam Me Up, Nancy! Set Phasers to Stun
July 29, 2023July 29, 2023 — 1st Congressional District Republican Nancy Mace questions UFO whistleblower David Grusch; comments from Sen. Tim Scott about fellow Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's support of Florida's new school curriculum regarding slavery... -
New Jersey Lede?!
July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 — A recap of Republican presidential hopeful former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's first campaign stop in the Palmetto State; new polling data from South Carolina voters; a look at judicial reform efforts in the state; and more. Leave us a voicemail at 803... -
DeSantis Part Deux
July 22, 2023July 22, 2023 — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits South Carolina and becomes the first GOP presidential hopeful to register for the state's primar; the latest state employment numbers; a potential 2024 primary challenger for Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC); and more. Leave us a...