Gavin Jackson

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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

  • Dredging of Charleston Harbor to 52 feet, the deepest on the East Coast, continues.

    SC Lede: COVID-19 — Caution! Fatigue!

    August 22, 2020
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 22, 2020, we discuss what needs to be done to safeguard the vote in November, get an update from the South Carolina Ports Authority on the massive dredging project, speak with an MUSC psychologist about caution fatigue...
  • Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC) delivered his virtual Democratic National Convention speech from Charleston on August 17, 2020.

    SC Lede: COVID-19 — DNC Chat Roulette

    August 20, 2020
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 20, 2020, we take you to the virtual Democratic National Convention to hear from some prominent South Carolina lawmakers, continue to explore concerns over the postal service, hear from a financial advisor on how to...
  • Healthcare workers collect samples at a drive-in testing site in Columbia, SC, on August 11, 2020.

    SC Lede: COVID-19 — Overwhelmed & Overrun

    August 18, 2020
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 18, 2020, we speak with MUSC Health CEO Dr. Patrick Cawley about testing, look at the absentee voting situation for the November 3 elections and what state lawmakers' plans are, hear about the financial pressures facing...
  • According to the SC Emergency Management Division, 10 counties and 60 municipalities have mask mandates in place.

    SC Lede: COVID-19 — Alone Together

    August 15, 2020
    This episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 15, 2020, features a look at spending for personal protection equipment for school districts, more on mask data from DHEC and which masks protect you better than others, a closer look at how you can cope with mental health...
  • Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Gov. Henry McMaster speak to the press at Bob Jones University in Greenville on August 10, 2020.

    SC Lede: COVID-19 — Need For Speed

    August 13, 2020
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 12, 2020, we bring you updates on broadband expansion efforts in the state, remarks from Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Gov. Henry McMaster about state and federal response efforts, a health report on the benefits of...
  • Dr. Linda Bell (second from left) and Gov. Henry McMaster

    SC Lede: COVID-19 — Dr. Linda Bell Spills The Tea

    August 11, 2020
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 11, 2020, we discuss The State's recent report on emails from State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell showing that she regretted not taking a stronger stance during press conferences with Gov. Henry McMaster. In the emails...