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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Talking Gun Reform with SLED Chief Mark Keel
April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 — A conversation with SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel on what measures he's urging the state legislation to pass this session; a look at the first quarter fundraising numbers for GOP presidential hopefuls; what's on tap at the statehouse... -
Lede, Laugh, Love — Live From Clemson
April 15, 2023April 15, 2023 — On this episode, recorded live at Kite Hill Brewing Co. in Clemson, SC, host Gavin Jackson is joined by The State's Maayan Schechter to discuss this year's state legislative session and the 2024 presidential race. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to... -
Gun Violence | This Week in South Carolina
April 14, 2023SLED Chief Mark Keel joins Gavin Jackson to discuss the rise in gun violence and what can be done to protect the community. Clemson professor Dr. Robin Kowalski talks about the emotional toll of gun violence. Read the full transcript Gavin Jackson: Welcome to This Week in... -
Statehouse Crossover Portal Activation Alert NOW
April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 — A recap of last week's state legislative action, from a marathon day in the SC House to what the state Senate's $13 billion budget looks like; a conversation with South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey; a 2024 presidential race update; more... -
Commerce Secretary Harry Lightsey | This Week in South Carolina
April 07, 2023Commerce Secretary Harry Lightsey joins Gavin Jackson to discuss the latest Scout deal and overall economic development in the state. READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT Gavin Jackson: Welcome to This Week in South Carolina. I'm Gavin Jackson. With the announcement of Scout Motors... -
Spring Break Blockbuster Bill Bonanza
April 05, 2023April 5, 2023 — A special conversation on how the first year of the legislative session is looking, what the major spending priorities are, and which bills have the best shot of making it to the governor’s desk before session ends on May 11. Jeffrey Collins with the...