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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Full Court Press
March 26, 2022March 26, 2022 — We look at the historic U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, including questions from South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, Judge Jackson's own words, and analysis. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803... -
Supreme Court Confirmation Bias?
March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 — Remarks from Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC, at the start of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearing; a look at some of the bills currently moving through the South Carolina Senate; an update about this year's congressional primary... -
Leadership Shifts and Lucas' Lasting Legacy
March 19, 2022March 19, 2022 — Details about the $14 billion budget passed by the state House of Representatives this week; House Speaker Jay Lucas, R-Hartsville, announces he will not seek another term in office; and much more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803... -
'Big Daddy' and the RINO Hunters
March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 — We bring you an in-depth look at former President Donald Trump's recent rally in Florence, SC for candidates he's endorsing to challenge two incumbent congressional Republicans. Also in this episode: the constitutional convention bill passed by the state... -
Bringin' Home tha Bacon
March 12, 2022March 12, 2022 — We discuss the omnibus spending bill recently approved by Congress and what it means for South Carolina, the passage Sen. Tim Scott's (R-SC) anti-lynching legislation, the activity this week at the state house, and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave... -
Opioid Overdoses: The Hidden Toll of the Pandemic
March 08, 2022March 8, 2022 — We hear from health officials on the dramatic increase in opioid deaths in South Carolina, preview this week's state legislative action, look at how geopolitical issues are affecting our economy, and more. Plus, leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share...