Gavin Jackson

Host and Public Affairs Reporter
gjackson@scetv.org
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

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

By Gavin Jackson

August 11, 2020

Dr. Linda Bell (second from left) and Gov. Henry McMaster
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, Bell says the governor'...

SC Lede: COVID-19 — Sen. Lindsey Graham, AKA 'Dr. TikTok'

By Gavin Jackson

August 4, 2020

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) visited Columbia, SC, August 3, 2020
This episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 4, 2020, features: Remarks from Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) about his plans for broadband expansion, election security, and the future of TikTok; Details about what digital tools small businesses are using to navigate the pandemic; Comments from Dr...

SC Lede: COVID-19 — Six Feet, Isaias! Social Distance!

By Gavin Jackson

August 1, 2020

Hurricane Isaias at 3 pm on July 31, 2020.
This episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 1, 2020, features: details on the economic outlook of our country amidst the worst quaterly GDP rate in the post-war era; insight on DHEC's pandemic response; the latest South Carolina forecast for Hurricane Isaias; and more. The South Carolina...

SC Lede: COVID-19 — North Charleston, We Have A Problem

By Gavin Jackson

July 30, 2020

SC LEDE logo
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 30, 2020, we bring you the latest on Gov. Henry McMaster's new orders regarding masks in restaurants and the reopening of movie theaters, sports stadiums, and other businesses. Also in this episode: The struggles facing the state when it comes to...

SC Lede: COVID-19 — An UnTENTable Situation

By Gavin Jackson

July 28, 2020

Members of the South Carolina National Guard relocate a COVID-19 screening tent
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 28, 2020, we bring you the latest data from DHEC about COVID-19 infection rates in the Palmetto State, look at encouraging numbers for the state, hear what one South Carolina hospital is doing to combat the coronavirus surge it's facing, and more...

SC Lede: COVID-19 — The Miseducation Of Molly Spearman

By Gavin Jackson

July 25, 2020

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman testifies before the SC House COVID-19 Public Education Committee
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 25, 2020, we bring you an in-depth look at the politics surrounding the reopening of schools, including Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman's thoughts on how different in-person and online learning will look this fall. Plus, Sen. Tim Scott...

SC Lede: COVID-19 — 'It Will Probably Get Worse Before It Gets Better'

By Gavin Jackson

July 23, 2020

Vice President Mike Pence participates in a media briefing at the USC Alumni Center on July 21, 2020.
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 23, 2020, we take a look at Vice President Mike Pence's recent visit to the Palmetto State, find out the latest on the federal COVID-19 relief bill, speak with SC Ports Authority CEO Jim Newsome, and more. The South Carolina Lede is here to keep...

Vice President Mike Pence backs Gov. Henry McMaster's push for school reopenings

By Gavin Jackson

July 21, 2020

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Vice President Mike Pence said South Carolina schools should reopen full-time this fall and that parents should feel safe with sending their children despite increasing COVID-19 infection, case and death rates in the state. His remarks came following his participation in a round table discussion...

SC Lede: COVID-19 — Breaking Point On The Horizon

By Gavin Jackson

July 21, 2020

Greenville Mayor Knox White to address rising cases of COVID-19 in Greeenville.
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 21, 2020, we bring you COVID-19 warnings from medical professionals in the Upstate, recent comments from Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) on his police reform bill and the state of play on it in Congress, Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) remembrance of the late civil...

SC Lede: COVID-19 — A Year In Four Months

By Gavin Jackson

July 18, 2020

Prisma Health Infectious Disease physician Dr. Robin LaCroix
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 18, 2020, we bring you the latest on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) attempts to reshore medical manufacturing jobs to the US, recent polling on how South Carolinians feel about masks and working from home, and updates on what parents can do about...

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