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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What is this? A Democratic wrap up for Ants?
June 03, 2025On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 3, 2025: we recap the big state Democratic Party weekend which included big party names like Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore; also, a development in the 2026 gubernatorial race as Richland Democratic Rep... -
Dems vs the L.O.G. Jam
May 31, 2025On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 31, 2025: details on our live taping event coming up June 12 at 6 p.m. at Good Girl Brewing (early registration recommended); take part in Voices Collected, honoring the legacy of the Emanuel Nine; and more! -
The State House Gavel: $14B budget with in-district pay raise goes to gov, House looks at roads
May 29, 2025We said we'd be back briefly, and we meant it. The Legislature returned Wednesday for one day only to pass a $14.5 billion state general fund spending plan that goes into effect on July 1. It wasn't the only issue lawmakers dealt with in their return. But it was the primary... -
The State House Gavel: Lawmakers back to OK $14B budget that spends on bridges, pay raises
May 28, 2025Lawmakers have returned to Columbia for one day only to pass the $14.5 billion state general fund budget. It then will be sent to Gov. Henry McMaster, who has line-item veto power. And while he may use it this year, Statehouse leaders are unlikely to call their colleagues... -
South Carolina Check up with MUSC President
May 27, 2025On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 27, 2025: lawmakers return to Columbia to take up the $14.7 billion state budget for the coming fiscal year; state Democrats have a big week with their convention and major events featuring two prominent voices in the party... -
Bountiful Big Beautiful Bills and Budgets Bonanza
May 24, 2025On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 24, 2025: we have a budget agreement for the $14.7 billion spending plan; there was also agreement in Washington over the tax and spending Republican megabill this week; Senate Budget Committee Chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham...