Gavin Jackson

Host and Public Affairs Reporter

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.

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Stories

  • Sine Die...ish

    May 13, 2023 — A look at the bills that made it over the sine die finish line for this year's regular state legislative session as well as those moving into special session as Gov. Henry McMaster calls lawmakers back to the statehouse. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to...
  • SC LEDE Live Taping | This Week in South Carolina

    Gavin is joined by Jeffrey, Meg, and a live studio audience. READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT Gavin Jackson: Welcome to the South Carolina Lede, and This Week in South Carolina, our crossover episode with our live studio audience here in Columbia for our 50th anniversary celebration...
  • Lede, Laugh, Love — Live From Columbia

    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 9, 2023, recorded in front of a live audience at South Carolina Public Radio's 50th Anniversary Open House event in Columbia, SC, host Gavin Jackson is joined by The AP's Jeffrey Collins and Meg Kinnard to discuss this year...
  • A Conversation with Nikki Haley

    May 6, 2023 — An extended interview with former South Carolina governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. 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 mind!
  • Nikki Haley | This Week in South Carolina

    Gavin 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 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...