Winter storm death toll rises to 17, includes Charleston man
State health officials report 11 additional deaths from the late January storm, bringing the total to 17 across South Carolina including two Lowcountry men.
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Drew Maloney joined Charleston Sentinel in 2026 after spending three years covering technology for the San Francisco Download, where he reported on everything from startup culture to Big Tech policy battles. Before his California years, Drew cut his teeth at newspapers in Atlanta, where he developed a lasting love for the Braves, Falcons, and Hawks that he'll happily discuss with anyone who asks. He holds a journalism degree from Georgia State University and believes local news is the backbone of informed communities. Drew relocated to Charleston to be closer to family and found a region ripe for the kind of thoughtful, accountability-driven coverage he's built his career on.
Articles by Drew
Charleston man charged in $1.5M COVID relief fraud scheme
Theodore Jackson was arrested in Charleston Wednesday on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with stolen pandemic relief funds.
Sheriff delays online booking posts to stop bail scammers
Charleston County Sheriff's Office implements delay on online inmate postings after investigating 188 fraud reports, including eight bail scams targeting families.
Sheriff delays online jail records to stop bail scammers
Charleston County Sheriff's Office now delays posting booking information online after investigating 188 fraud reports, including eight jail bail scams targeting families.
Island Brands' Scott Hansen Shows Charleston How Crowdfunding Should Work
After a decade covering Silicon Valley's obsession with venture capital, I've watched countless founders sacrifice their vision for growth. Island Brands' Scott Hansen is proving there's a better path.