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 IIIowa: The Conclusion
February 25, 2023February 25, 2023 — A final look at Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's first 2024 campaign swing through the early voting states of New Hampshire and Iowa; a recap of this week's state legislative action; and more. Also, we want to hear from you! Leave us a... -
Haley Campaigns in Early Primary States | This Week in South Carolina
February 24, 2023The week following former Governor Nikki Haley’s announcement she is running for president; Haley visits the early primary states New Hampshire and Iowa to campaign. This Week in SC’s Gavin Jackson follows her and talks with locals on their thoughts about Haley as a... -
Nikki Haley: Live Free or Die
February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 — A recap of Nikki Haley's first swing through the first in the nation primary state of New Hampshire as her 2024 president campaign begins. Also, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered... -
The Ballad of Nikki Haley
February 18, 2023February 18, 2023 — An in-depth look at the official launch of former South Carolina Governor and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley's 2024 presidential campaign and the defining moments of her nearly 20 years in politics. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803... -
Nikki Haley's Pursuit of the Presidency | This Week in South Carolina
February 17, 2023On a special This Week in South Carolina, we travel to Charleston for former Governor Nikki Haley’s presidential announcement. And a look back at how she got to this point and what it means for South Carolina. READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT Nikki Haley: For a strong America, for a... -
Disturbing Overdose Trend Continues
February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 — A look at bills moving through the state legislature this week, including a near-total abortion ban being introduced in the SC House; a report on the increasing number of drug overdose deaths in the Palmetto State; the latest research on trauma, bullying...
