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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Post Thanksgiving News Second Helpings
November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 — The findings of Winthrop University's latest poll of South Carolinians on major issues; Rep. Jim Clyburn on the future of Congressional Democratic leadership; the state of COVID-19 and the flu in the Palmetto State; and more. Plus, we want to hear from... -
Post Midterm Shakeout
November 19, 2022November 19, 2022 — A look at the Congressional leadership shakeup in Washington and how it affects members of the South Carolina delegation; reactions from South Carolina leaders to former President Donald Trump's announcement that he will run in 2024; the latest... -
'A Hit Dog Hollers'
November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 — A look at 2021 crime statistics for the Palmetto State; a recap of the abortion debate in the statehouse and where things could go in the next legislative session; an update on the economy; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at... -
This Week in South Carolina | Midterm Election Recap
November 14, 2022South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick speaks about the election results. Gavin Jackson talks with Winthrop University Political Science Professor Scott Huffmon about the results of the 2022 Midterm Election. -
Red Wave Pool
November 12, 2022November 12, 2022 — A recap of the 2022 elections; the latest on abortion legislation in the state; and more. Also, we want to hear from you! 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! -
Old South Pittsburg Hospital | South of Spooky
Gavin Jackson and A T ShireNovember 11, 2022The Old South Pittsburg Hospital in Pittsburg, TN is said to have menacing ghosts that roam its empty halls. Once a functioning hospital, it is believed to be built over an underground spring and been the site of a base for Union soldiers during a bloody Civil War battle. On...
