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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McMaster is Boo$ted
January 15, 2022January 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, 2022January 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... -
The Situation is Flu-Vid
January 08, 2022January 8, 2022 — The anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol; a preview of the upcoming South Carolina legislative session; the latest on the current flu season from SCDHEC; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to... -
A December to Remember Lede Event
December 24, 2021December 24, 2021 — On this special episode Gavin Jackson and producer A.T. Shire wind down the year with some of your voicemails and chat about their holiday plans. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your resolutions for 2022. -
Omicron a-Comin'
December 18, 2021December 18, 2021 — President Joe Biden delivers the fall commencement address at South Carolina State University, alma mater of Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC); the South Carolina House ad hoc redistricting committee takes initial testimony on its proposed congressional map; the... -
Frosty Inflation
December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 — Details on the indictment of a state lawmaker; plans by Gov. Henry McMaster on how to spend $525 million from a settlement with the federal government; more on what the economy could look like in 2022; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a...