Gavin Jackson

Host and Public Affairs Reporter

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

  • Boosters and Bans

    April 2, 2022 — A rundown of the candidates who have filed for office this election year; a look at the trans athlete ban bills that are set to be debated in the state House and Senate next week; the state of COVID-19 in South Carolina; and more. Plus, we want to hear from...
  • Democratic Dinner and a Show

    March 29, 2022 — A look at what the two Democratic candidates running for governor had to say about each other at a recent event; a conversation with state Senate majority leader Sen. Shane Massey, R-Edgefield; new research on COVID-19, the flu, and diabetes; and more. Plus...
  • Full Court Press

    March 26, 2022 — We look at the historic U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, including questions from South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, Judge Jackson's own words, and analysis. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803...
  • Supreme Court Confirmation Bias?

    March 22, 2022 — Remarks from Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC, at the start of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearing; a look at some of the bills currently moving through the South Carolina Senate; an update about this year's congressional primary...
  • Leadership Shifts and Lucas' Lasting Legacy

    March 19, 2022 — Details about the $14 billion budget passed by the state House of Representatives this week; House Speaker Jay Lucas, R-Hartsville, announces he will not seek another term in office; and much more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803...
  • 'Big Daddy' and the RINO Hunters

    March 15, 2022 — We bring you an in-depth look at former President Donald Trump's recent rally in Florence, SC for candidates he's endorsing to challenge two incumbent congressional Republicans. Also in this episode: the constitutional convention bill passed by the state...