Gavin Jackson

Host and Public Affairs Reporter
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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

  • De-escalating Disability Episode 2

    February 11, 2021
    De-escalating Disability explores the intersectionality of autism, race, policing. On this second installment, we speak with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) specialist Dr. Laura Carpenter of the Medical University of South Carolina about the fundamentals of ASD as well as her...
  • A graph from SCDHEC shows the age and race of those who have died from COVID-19 in South Carolina as of February 3, 2021.

    SC Lede: COVID-19 — Early Bird Vaccine Special

    February 09, 2021
    This episode of the South Carolina Lede for February 9, 2021, features: a look at the ongoing debate over vaccinating teachers vs. older South Carolinians; an update on the state's economic recovery; insights into what DHEC is doing to reach vulnerable and underserved...
  • Gov. Henry McMaster and State Superintendent of Education of Molly Spearman hold a press conference on February 4, 2021, in support of opening schools for full in-person instruction.

    SC Lede: Statehouse vs Schoolhouse — Vaccine Edition

    February 06, 2021
    This episode of the South Carolina Lede for February 6, 2021, features: a look at the battle between Gov. Henry McMaster and state lawmakers over when teachers should be vaccinated; an update on the state of South Carolina's economy; hear how vaccination efforts are going in...

  • De-escalating Disability Episode 1

    February 02, 2021
    De-escalating Disability explores the intersectionality of autism, race, policing — breaking down the myths surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), hear from those affected, and meet those pushing for awareness and making change. On this first episode, we examine issues...
  • State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman briefs state senators on the challenges facing students nearly a year since the pandemic altered the education system in the state.

    SC Lede: COVID-19 — Mind The Gap, Er, Strain

    February 02, 2021
    This episode of the South Carolina Lede for February 2, 2021, features: a look at some of the action that happened last week in the State House of Representatives; an update from State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman on how students are faring during the pandemic...

  • SC Lede: COVID-19 — First In The South... And Country

    January 30, 2021
    This episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 30, 2021, features: an in-depth look at the trip the so-called "fetal heartbeat" abortion bill took through the State Senate this week; South Carolina became the first state in the country to detect the South African...