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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Back to School with Superintendent Molly Spearman
September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 — An extended conversation with outgoing State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman about some of the biggest issues currently facing South Carolina schools. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts... -
Graham Under Friendly Fire
September 17, 2022September 17, 2022 — The latest on the controversy surrounding Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham's 15-week nationwide abortion ban proposal; new inflation data and what it means for Social Security recipients; an extended interview with SCDHEC's Director of Public Health Dr... -
Boosting Booster Updates Update
September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 — A look at where abortion legislation currently stands in the state; a breakdown of the controversy surrounding state Rep. Krystle Matthews' US Senate run against incumbent Sen. Tim Scott; an update on COVID-19 boosters; and more. Plus, we want to hear... -
Senate Abortion Showdown
September 10, 2022September 10, 2022 - A full recap all of the action this week as the SC Senate debated a new restrictive abortion bill. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your... -
A House Divided
September 03, 2022September 3, 2022 - A recap on the SC House debate on a new near-total abortion ban bill; new polling numbers on the governor's race; updates about the new COVID-19 booster shot; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your... -
House Abortion Floor Debate Begins
August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 — We preview the SC House's special session abortion debate, Sen. Lindsey Graham predicts riots, reshoring of PPE production, and the latest on monkeypox. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the...