Jackie Johnson
Working in public television since the 80’s, Jackie Johnson’s dedication is only surpassed by her smile and charm. After an award-winning career as a journalist and announcer, she joined the South Carolina Educational Radio Network in the summer of 1987, as a radio/anchor/Statehouse reporter. Jackie later transitioned over to South Carolina ETV as an Associate Producer/Director. She has coordinated behind the scenes for programs like Yoga in Practice, produced mini-documentaries for SC Hall of Fame and segments for the magazine program, Palmetto Scene.
After a long career, Jackie continues to work on local productions by writing scripts, providing voiceovers and on-air talent. Currently, she's involved with two projects, the digital series, Carolina Snaps and the digitization of SCETV's archives.
Stories
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Connections: Native American Wedding (2009) | ETV Classics
November 06, 2023Native Americans were here before any of our ancestors, and they remain among us. The Native American population in South Carolina in 2020 was estimated to be 16,951; however, this number does not tell the whole story. Please view the last paragraph of this story for details... -
Peaches | Carolina Snaps
Jackie Johnson and Leslie LeonardApril 27, 2023Did you know that South Carolina should be the real Peach State? We produce more peaches than any state in the Southeast. Second, only to California, the Palmetto State is a major producer of peaches in the United States growing over 30 different varieties including the... -
Beaufort | Carolina Snaps
Jackie Johnson and Leslie LeonardApril 20, 2023Founded in 1711, Beaufort is South Carolina's second oldest city. Located on Port Royal Island, Beaufort is actually made up of 68 islands. At high tide, the town is as much water as it is land. With its proximity to the ocean, it’s no surprise the city is known for its... -
Lake Jocassee | Carolina Snaps
Jackie Johnson and Leslie LeonardApril 13, 2023Lake Jocassee is a 75,000-acre reservoir outside of Salem, South Carolina and is considered the jewel of the Appalachian Mountains. The name Jocassee means “Place of the Lost One” and comes from a Cherokee legend about a maiden of that name. Before there was a lake here the... -
Sassafras Mountain | Carolina Snaps
Jackie Johnson and Leslie LeonardApril 06, 2023Towering over three thousand five hundred feet, Sassafras Mountain is the highest point in the state of South Carolina. The natural border between North and South Carolina. Many folks believe that the name Sassafras comes from the abundance of Sassafras trees at the... -
Elizabeth Evelyn Wright | Carolina Snaps
Jackie Johnson and Leslie LeonardMarch 30, 2023Elizabeth Evelyn Wright ’s dream of establishing a school in South Carolina would come true in 1897. A graduate of Tuskegee Institute had a deep desire to open a school where black boys and girls could be educated in industrial and agricultural work. Despite her...
