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
-
South of Spooky Halloween Special
October 29, 2023On this bonus edition of the South Carolina Lede for October 29, 2023, a special treat from Gavin Jackson and A.T. Shire! Enjoy this encore presentation of “South of Spooky,” featuring one of their favorite episodes in the series. -
The Lede Goes Local
October 28, 2023This episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 28, 2023 is dedicated to local elections and we take that deep dive with South Carolina Public Radio’s Scott Morgan and his in-depth report on why turnout is so low in local elections. -
Lindsay Graham Goes to Israel
October 24, 2023On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 24, 2023: Sen. Lindsey Graham’s trip to Israel; Rep. Jim Clyburn’s thoughts on the Republican speakership; how SC’s six-week abortion ban is affecting pregnant women; and more. -
SC Lede: International Lede
October 21, 2023On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 21, 2023, the latest news on the Israeli-Gaza war; we also hit the campaign trail with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in Rock Hill. -
SC01 Goes to the Supreme Court
October 14, 2023October 14, 2023 — A recap of this week's US Supreme Court hearing about South Carolina's redrawn 1st congressional district map that a lower court ruled was racially gerrymandered; the results of the latest Winthrop Poll; and more. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to... -
No One Paints Nancy Mace in a Corner
October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 — A look at U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace's vote last week to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy; updates from Sen. Tim Scott's recent presidential campaign stops; and more. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the...