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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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 determination... -
Julia Mood Peterkin | Carolina Snaps
Jackie Johnson and Leslie LeonardMarch 23, 2023Julia Mood Peterkin’s stories of plantation life and realistic African American characters captured the world’s attention. Born in Laurens County on Halloween in 1880. Her mother died when she was two years old. After graduating from Converse College, she moved to Calhoun... -
Mary Simms Oliphant | Carolina Snaps
Jackie Johnson and Leslie LeonardMarch 16, 2023South Carolina historian Mary C. Simms Oliphant became the first woman to receive the Order of the Palmetto. Born in Barnwell County, Mary C. Simms Oliphant was the granddaughter of novelist and historian William Gilmore Simms. In 1916, only a few weeks after graduating from... -
Mary McLeod Bethune | Carolina Snaps
Jackie Johnson and Leslie LeonardMarch 09, 2023Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune is hailed as one of the most influential African American educators and Civil Rights figures, during the first half of the 20th century. Born on a cotton farm in Mayesville, SC., Mary was the 15th out of 17 children born to former slaves. After years... -
Darla Moore | Carolina Snaps
Jackie Johnson and Leslie LeonardMarch 02, 2023Did you know Darla Moore was the first woman featured on the cover of Fortune Magazine and was listed as one of Fortune’s “50 Most Powerful Women in Business”? Born and raised in Lake City, South Carolina, Darla Moore grew up on the family cotton, soybean and tobacco farm...
