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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The Fate of Abortion in South Carolina
May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 — How the U.S. Supreme Court's expected decision on Roe v. Wade could impact a special state legislative session this year regarding abortion; Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, on the death of his medical marijuana bill this session; and much more. Plus, we want to... -
Sine, Sealed, Delivered
May 14, 2022May 14, 2022 — A comprehensive recap of the final days of the state legislative session, including which bills are heading to Gov. Henry McMaster's desk, which ones are still in conference committee, and which ones failed to pass this year. Plus, we want to hear from you... -
Sine D-I-E
May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 — A look at some of the biggest bills set to move during the final days of the two-year state legislative session; a recap of the recent 7th Congressional District Republican primary debate; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803... -
Unsettled Law of the Land
May 07, 2022May 7, 2022 — Initial reactions to the leaked draft of the US Supreme Court's opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade; former Vice President Mike Pence delivers the keynote address at the Carolina Pregnancy Center‘s spring gala; updates from the state legislative session... -
Judge Michelle Childs Gets Her Hearing
May 03, 2022May 3, 2022 — A look at Judge Michelle Childs' recent confirmation hearing for the US Court of Appeals DC Circuit; a preview of this week's state legislative action; an update on the health of the Palmetto State's economy; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a... -
Sine Die Scramble — Live from Sumter
April 30, 2022April 30, 2022 - Live from Sumter Original Brewery, host Gavin Jackson is joined by Maayan Schechter, politics editor at The State newspaper, and Meg Kinnard, reporter for the Associated Press, to discuss the latest statewide political news. Also, we want to hear from you...