The Island Packet - 29 Aug 2025

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Petite Sweets brings bite-sized cupcakes to area
Some Hilton Head short-term rental owners are not breaking even
COVID-19 cases are climbing in South Carolina
Loaded handgun found in Beaufort student’s bag
Instead of cutting jobs, AI adoption is fueling startup hiring.
No. 13 South Carolina carries CFP goals into Virginia Tech opener.
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A traumatized Minneapolis confronts another tragedy
Rabid animals confirmed in half of SC counties this year. Here’s where, how to stay safe
ON THIS DATE: AUGUST 29
CORRECTION
CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS
RENTAL
CUPCAKES
Things to do in Hilton Head for Labor Day weekend
Night driving, seatbelts discussed at Bluffton golf cart usage workshop
HANDGUN
COVID-19
$3.5M coastal SC home featured on Zillow Gone Wild. Here’s why
Bluffton man found guilty of raping ex-girlfriend’s young daughter
What we know about the Minnesota Catholic School shooting
Weeks of traffic signal work at eight Beaufort hot spots will bring lane closures
CDC at a standoff over director’s firing, staff resignations
Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over dismissal
Trump says Republicans working on ‘comprehensive’ crime bill
Microsoft asked FBI for help tracking Palestinian protests
Israel’s exhausted soldiers complicate Gaza assault plans
FDA approves COVID shots with new restrictions
Russian drones flying over US weapons routes, officials say
Kristin Dinwiddie April 24, 1974 - August 21, 2025
Kid magician training program is like a real-life Hogwarts
Hot dog cart got its start from Jack Nicholson’s famous cap
Holding tight, moving through life together – one paper clip at a time
Abrego Garcia requests asylum in the United States
Let the South Carolina National Guard lead in Washington, D.C.
Why Trump’s vow to end mail-in ballots will hurt Republicans
Record enrollment, research awards and fundraising. How USC dreams big
For USC football legend Marcus Lattimore, the future is still a wide open field
US to screen citizenship applicants for ‘moral character’
European nations move to restart sanctions on Iran
No. 13 South Carolina carries CFP goals into Va. Tech opener
Sabalenka, Pegula march into third round at US Open
Alcaraz, Djokovic move on to third round at US Open
Staley would have taken Knicks job if offered
BACK IN ACTION!
US OPEN
TENNIS
Masters resets qualifying rules to better align with the Open
Thomas, Morikawa among Bradley’s Ryder Cup captain’s picks
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MLB matches Giants, Yankees in early 2026 opener
Rafaela’s clutch homer leads Red Sox over Orioles
Braves power their way to series-clinching rout of Marlins
Mets president: Mendoza will stay as manager
Three new teams occupy No. 1 spots in latest SC high school football poll
Saints choose starting quarterback: Rattler over Shough
With Thielen trade, Panthers took big risk that will pay off
Chiefs’ Rice accepts 6-game suspension
Former star QB Marinovich says it was cathartic to write his story
The most shocking NFL players looking for jobs after roster cuts
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Texans GM: ‘No crystal ball’ on Mixon’s return
Vikings trade for Panthers wide receiver Thielen
Ravens sign Hamilton to $100.4M deal
Every time Taylor Swift references marriage in her lyrics
Meet Ty Myers, Gen Z guitarist turned TikTok heartthrob
Philly singles say dating is ‘bleak.’ Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ could change that
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