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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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... -
Final Countdown to Crossover
April 01, 2023April 1, 2023 — Comments from South Carolina politicians about the historic indictment of former President Donald Trump; an in depth look at several controversial bills moving through the state Senate; an update about Palmetto State roads; and much more. Leave us a voicemail... -
Legislative Update | This Week in South Carolina
March 31, 2023Legislative update with Jeffrey Collins and Joe Bustos. READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT Gavin Jackson: Welcome to This Week in South Carolina. I'm Gavin Jackson. With only a few weeks left of this year's legislative session, the House And Senate are in a final push to pass key...