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: Jazz Roots (2011) | ETV Classics
February 12, 2024It's called America's classical music - jazz. In this episode of Connections, learn about Jazz Roots in South Carolina. Host P.A. Bennett sits down with Dr. Dick Goodwin to discuss South Carolina's place in jazz history. He brings up the Jenkins Orphanage Band and states... -
Connections: Gullah Culture (2013) | ETV Classics
February 05, 2024When Africans were forcibly brought to America, many entered through ports including Charleston and Savannah. Although they were displaced, they were able to preserve their culture, traditions, and speech patterns. P.A. Bennett visits the Lowcountry and meets Sharon Murray... -
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...
