About Charleston Sentinel
Charleston Sentinel is an independent, locally owned and operated digital news publication dedicated to in-depth coverage of Charleston, South Carolina and the Lowcountry region.
Publisher Statement
Charleston Sentinel is independently owned and operated. We are not affiliated with any political party, corporation, or media conglomerate. Our editorial decisions are made solely by our newsroom staff based on journalistic merit and community relevance.
Charleston Sentinel
460 King St Office 11
Charleston, SC 29403
Our Mission
We believe Charleston deserves journalism that goes beyond headlines. Our mission is to provide the context, analysis, and investigative reporting that helps residents understand the forces shaping their community—from City Hall to the business district, from the arts scene to neighborhood development.
Charleston Sentinel launched in 2026 to fill a growing need for local news coverage. As legacy media contracts, we're expanding—investing in the reporters and resources needed to cover a city as dynamic as Charleston.
What We Cover
- Politics & Government: City Council, county government, state legislation affecting Charleston
- Business & Economy: Economic development, major employers, startups, tourism industry
- Real Estate & Development: Housing market, construction, zoning, neighborhood change
- Food & Dining: Restaurant reviews, chef profiles, food industry news
- Arts & Culture: Spoleto, galleries, theater, music, Charleston's cultural identity
- Sports: College athletics, high school sports, Charleston Battery, recreation
Our Standards
Charleston Sentinel adheres to professional journalism standards. We verify information before publication, seek comment from all parties in disputes, correct errors promptly, and maintain a clear separation between news reporting and opinion content.
Read our full Editorial Standards for details on our ethics policies, corrections process, and commitment to accuracy.
Contact Us
Have a news tip? Want to share feedback? Reach us at [email protected] or visit our Contact page.
Our Team
Drew Maloney
Interim Editor in Chief
Drew Maloney leads Charleston Sentinel's newsroom as Interim Editor in Chief. A veteran technology journalist who spent a decade covering Silicon Valley for the San Francisco Download, he brings a sharp eye for emerging trends and digital transformation to local news.
Caroline Beaumont
Politics & Government Reporter
Caroline Beaumont covers Charleston city government, county politics, and state legislation affecting the Lowcountry. A former statehouse correspondent, she focuses on accountability reporting and public records analysis. Caroline joined Charleston Sentinel to bring deeper coverage to local governance.
Wendell Graves
Business & Economy Editor
Wendell Graves reports on Charleston's business landscape, from the growing tech sector to the hospitality industry. A former Wall Street analyst turned journalist, he tracks economic development, major employers, and workforce trends shaping the region.
Margot Claure
Food & Dining Critic
Margot Claure explores Charleston's celebrated culinary scene, from James Beard-nominated restaurants to neighborhood gems. Trained at the Culinary Institute of America before pivoting to food journalism, she believes great food tells the story of a community.
Trey Huger
Sports Editor
Trey Huger covers Charleston sports from college athletics to local recreation. A Citadel graduate and former walk-on basketball player, he follows The Citadel Bulldogs, College of Charleston Cougars, and the Charleston Battery with insider perspective.
Delphine Ravenel
Arts & Culture Reporter
Delphine Ravenel covers Charleston's vibrant arts scene, from Spoleto Festival USA to gallery openings and theater productions. A seventh-generation Charlestonian, she writes about the intersection of culture, history, and community in one of America's most historic cities.
Preston Maybank
Real Estate & Development Reporter
Preston Maybank tracks Charleston's rapidly changing real estate market and development landscape. A licensed real estate attorney who transitioned to journalism, he covers housing affordability, zoning decisions, and major construction projects reshaping the peninsula.