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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Helene causes Hugo level damage in SC
September 27, 2024State officials said four people have died and more than 1.25 million South Carolinians are without power following Tropical Storm Helene’s destructive power that hammered the state over the past 24 hours. -
School Vouchers No No Explain Yes
September 24, 2024On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 24, 2024: USC Law Professor Derek Black analyzes the state Supreme Court’s decision striking down the latest voucher program; and more. -
Conspiracies on the Trail & Hate on the Hill
September 21, 2024On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 21, 2024: a look at the Fed rate cut with USC research economist Joey Von Nessen; we head to Congress where a hearing on hate crimes becomes heated with Sen. Lindsey Graham; a roundup of the craziest stuff that... -
Viral Internet IRL
September 17, 2024On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 17, 2024: two controversial figures will be speaking at USC Wednesday evening; the first S.C. execution in 13 years is set to take place Friday; we catch up with the AP’s Meg Kinnard and communications consultant Rob... -
Big Debate Reaction Energy
September 14, 2024On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 14, 2024: Rep. Joe Wilson suffered what appeared to be a stroke this week and remains hospitalized in stable condition; the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team visited the White House to celebrate... -
Presidential Debate Dogfight
September 11, 2024On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 11, 2024, we recap some of the biggest moments from the historic debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.