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

  • SC Lede December to Remember 2022 Wind Down Event

    December 20, 2022 — On this special final episode of 2022, host Gavin Jackson and producer A.T. Shire look back on some of the biggest news stories out of the Palmetto State this year. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your...
  • 'Marshall Law'

    December 17, 2022 — A look at the leaked texts from South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman (R, 5th) calling for former President Donald Trump to invoke martial law in the days leading up to the inauguration of then-president-elect Joe Biden; a recap of major economic...
  • Catching up with Adair Ford Boroughs

    December 13, 2022 — A conversation with U.S. Attorney for South Carolina Adair Ford Boroughs about her role as the top federal law enforcement officer in the state; why Gov. Henry McMaster wants TikTok banned on state electronic devices; and more. Also, we want to hear from...
  • 'We're Not Washington'

    December 10, 2022 — A recap of the South Carolina House organizational session this week and what message leaders had for the chamber; an economic outlook for the Palmetto State; and more. Also, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your...
  • Charleston Harbor: ‘The Most Important Ditch’

    December 6, 2022 — SC Ports celebrates the completion of the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project; the latest on the new Democratic presidential nomination calendar; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about...
  • South Carolina: The New Iowa (But Better!)

    December 3, 2022 — A look at a potential new Democratic presidential nomination calendar and what it means for South Carolina; comments from former UN ambassador and governor Nikki Haley about the midterm elections; the latest unemployment numbers; and more. Plus, we want to...