Sam Griswold

Jun 12, 2024 | abcnews4.com | Sam Griswold

Berkeley County, S.C. — Monday night - after storms hit hard areas of Berkeley and Dorchester counties - volunteers from Carolina Emergency Response Team took to the streets to help clear those roadways so first responders could handle the emergencies. The 501c3 non-profit organization began mobilizing volunteers for these efforts about nine years ago. Now - some 30 volunteers strong - they keep an eye out ahead of big weather events where their work may be needed.

Apr 16, 2024 | abcnews4.com | Sam Griswold

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — On April 16, 1945, the U.S.S. Laffey was under attack from the Japanese near the Pacific Island of Okinawa. That battle, in the final year of World War II, resulted in the deaths of 32 crewmen onboard the Summer-class destroyer. Although they've passed over the years, surviving shipmates began the tradition of honoring those lost lives with a special ceremony each year onboard the Laffey at Patriot's Point.

Feb 12, 2024 | abcnews4.com | Sam Griswold

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Jan 1, 2024 | abcnews4.com | Sam Griswold |Bill Burr

WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCIV) — Its a birthday tradition that started two years ago, but its been in the making for more than a century. That's the case for a West Ashley woman and the special way she's celebrating on New Year's Day. Centenarian's uplifting birthday: A heartfelt card for every year she's lived. (WCIV)News 4 caught up with the birthday girl as she reflected on 102 trips around the sun. Caroline Kosko Pell said was was thrilled with all the love she received.

Dec 7, 2023 | abcnews4.com | Sam Griswold

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — 82 years after the Japanese attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor - propelling the U.S. military into World War II - veterans, leaders and families gathered aboard Patriot Point's U.S.S. Yorktown to commemorate the anniversary. For over 20 years, the VFW Post 10624 has organized the annual event that includes a reading of the names of the more than two dozen South Carolinians killed in the December 7th attack.