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

  • SC Wede?

    January 29, 2022 — An interview with Sen. Tom Davis (R-Beaufort) as debate on his medical marijuana bill gets underway in the state Senate; SC DHEC Director of Public Health Dr. Brannon Traxler on the latest surge of COVID-19; and recent comments from Sen. Lindsey Graham (R...
  • Congressional Map 'Hodgepodge'

    January 25, 2022 — A look at the state Senate debate over its newly passed congressional map; data on the Palmetto State's fluctuating labor force; the latest on the current COVID-19 surge in South Carolina; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at...
  • State of the State of the State 2022

    January 22, 2022 — Analysis of Gov. Henry McMaster's 2022 State of the State address; a preview of what's to come in the third week of the legislative session; a conversation with Lancaster County first responders about the impacts of opioids on their region; and more. Plus...
  • Still Surging After All These Years

    January 18, 2022 — State House of Representatives leaders on their priorities for the final year of this two-year legislative session; SC Chamber of Commerce on what bills the organization wants to see lawmakers pass this session; SCDHEC on the testing issues that have...
  • McMaster is Boo$ted

    January 15, 2022 — A recap of the first week of the state legislative session and a look at priorities for lawmakers moving forward; Gov. Henry McMaster receives his COVID-19 booster shot, while his reelection campaign sees a boost in funds; the latest on the Omicron variant...
  • McMaster's Big Budget Bash Bonanza

    January 11, 2022 — A look at Gov. Henry McMaster's budget priorities; a preview of what's on tap this week as state lawmakers return to session; Prisma Health doctors share what they're seeing on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemics; and more. Plus, we want to hear from...