CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Dean Swanson, a revered journalist who served as an anchor and reporter at WCIV, passed away last Saturday at his home on Isle of Palms following a battle with cancer.
Swanson, who was 84, was a prominent figure in the News 4 newsroom from the 1980s until his retirement in 1996.
During his tenure at News 4, Swanson covered numerous stories and played a pivotal role in guiding the television station through the challenges posed by Hurricane Hugo…