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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Nikki Haley | This Week in South Carolina
May 05, 2023Gavin Jackson sits down with Nikki Haley. READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT Gavin Jackson: Welcome to This Week in South Carolina. I'm Gavin Jackson. Almost three months ago, former Governor Nikki Haley launched her campaign for president, and we were there in Charleston on that... -
Tim Scott? Oh, He's Runnin'
May 02, 2023May 2, 2023 — Comments from Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) about his expected 2024 presidential campaign; Christale Spain becomes the first Black woman to chair the South Carolina Democratic Party; a look at the final days of the state legislative session; and more. Leave us a... -
Abortion Debate Deja Vu
April 29, 2023April 29, 2023 — The state Senate's failed attempt to pass a near-total abortion ban bill; updates from the 2024 presidential campaign trail; a school voucher bill is headed to Gov. Henry McMaster's desk; and more. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts... -
Sunday Funday with Nancy Mace and Lindsey Graham
April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 — Recent comments from Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) on abortion and transgender athletes; more findings from the April 2023 Winthrop University Poll; updates from the 2024 campaign trail; and much more. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563... -
DeSantis: The Blueprint
April 22, 2023April 22, 2023 — A recap of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' first visit to the Palmetto State ahead of an expected 2024 presidential bid; the latest out of the state legislative session, including an abortion ban bill set for special order next week in the SC Senate; new state... -
Winthrop Political Poll | This Week in South Carolina
April 21, 2023Professor Scott Huffmon talks about the latest Winthrop Poll. READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT Gavin Jackson: Welcome to This Week in South Carolina. I'm Gavin Jackson. The 2024 South Carolina presidential primary is nine months away, And it's already in full swing with two South...