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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One on one with former Supreme Court Justice Kaye Hearn
June 03, 2023June 3, 2023 — An extended interview with former South Carolina Supreme Court Justice Kaye Hearn about her life, career as a judge and the controversial 3-2 decision earlier this year which found South Carolina’s then six-week abortion law violated the state constitutional... -
Senator Tim Scott Announces Bid for Presidency | This Week in South Carolina
May 31, 2023READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT Gavin Jackson: Welcome to This Week in South Carolina. I’m Gavin: Jackson in North Charleston, where moments ago, US Senator Tim Scott made it official. He’s running for president. Before we hear from the senator, let’s take a look back at how we got... -
WANTED: Lindsey Graham
May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 — The latest on the six-week abortion ban signed by Gov. Henry McMaster and blocked in circuit court following a filing by abortion rights groups; Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) responds to an arrest warrant issued by Russia for his support of Ukraine; South... -
Hittin' the Trail with Tim Scott
May 27, 2023May 27, 2023 — A recap of Sen. Tim Scott's swing through the early voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire as his 2024 presidential campaign begins. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your... -
Special Announcement with Senator Tim Scott
May 22, 2023Senator Tim Scott to make a special announcement in North Charleston, SC. -
Abortion Ban Marathon Debate
May 20, 2023May 20, 2023 — An extensive recap of the nearly 24 hours of debate this week in the South Carolina House of Representatives over a six-week abortion ban bill. The House approved the legislative, which now heads to the state Senate. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to...
