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: 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... -
Nikki Haley Presidential Run Livestream Announcement
February 13, 2023SCETV will livestream coverage of a special announcement from former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley on Wednesday, Feb. 15 beginning at 11 a.m. in Charleston. Haley is expected to formally announce her plans to seek the Republican nomination for president in 2024. Viewers... -
The Usual Suspects (Abortion and CRT)
February 11, 2023February 11, 2023 - A recap of what happened inside the state legislature this week, including the abortion bill passed by the South Carolina Senate and the critical race theory bill passed by the state House of Representatives, and more. Plus, we want to hear from you...
