Karl Puckett

South Carolina

Reporter at The Island Packet

Reporter, Island Packet/Beaufort Gazette, Beaufort, South Carolina.

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‘People are praying for him already.’ Beaufort churches field calls on Pope Francis’ death

3 days ago | islandpacket.com | Karl Puckett

Beaufort County Catholic churches have been fielding a surprising number of calls since the death of Pope Francis, who died Monday morning, according to Monsignor Ronald Cellini. Cellini is the pastor at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Bluffton but serves as the dean of the Beaufort Deanery, which is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston. Cellini was at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Lady’s Island Monday morning to conduct a funeral.
Port Royal’s getting $400K splash pad. Approval follows ‘interrogation’ of mayor

6 days ago | islandpacket.com | Chloe Appleby |Karl Puckett

An agreement between Beaufort County and Port Royal that will allow a $400,000 splash pad to be constructed at Bruce Edgerley Field in Port Royal has been approved by the Beaufort County Council in a 9-1 vote. The vote came after an “interrogation” of the town’s top elected official from one council member about whether Port Royal was compliant in their use of federal COVID-19 funds for a splash pad in a county-run park.
Port Royal leaders question removal of 247 trees at federal facility. ‘We’re concerned’

1 week ago | islandpacket.com | Karl Puckett

A private company that manages housing units at the landmark Naval Hospital Beaufort has run into strong resistance from the town of Port Royal, where the hospital is located, over a plan to cut down 247 trees it says are a threat to fall down possibly on houses or people.
Meet the volunteers who make the 2025 RBC Heritage golf tournament in Hilton Head a success

1 week ago | islandpacket.com | Karl Puckett

On a brisk and breezy Wednesday morning at Harbour Links Golf Course, Pro-Am day started bright and early at 7 a.m. Other than the professionals and golf lovers that visited the course, dozens of volunteers lined the many sidewalks, parking lots and tents scattered around the 2025 RBC Heritage tournament presented by Boeing.
Beaufort Marine airbase commander out for ‘Loss of trust.’ Next stop: Parris Island

1 week ago | myrtlebeachonline.com | Karl Puckett

The commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, a former combat pilot who took command of the base almost two years ago, has been relieved of duty following one of the air station’s biggest annual events for what a regional headquarters’ spokesman called a “loss of trust.”Col. Mark Bortnem assumed command from Col. Karl Arbogast in June 2023. Bortnem was relieved of his duties by Brig. Gen. Ralph J.
Beaufort Marine commander relieved of duty after nearly 2 years. Here’s what we know

1 week ago | islandpacket.com | Karl Puckett

The commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort has been removed a day following one of the air station’s biggest events but no reasons for his dismissal were given by the Marine Corps. Col. Mark Bortnem took command from Col. Karl Arbogast in June 2023. All of his information has been taken down from the MCAS Beaufort web site. 1st.
Beaufort uses artificial intel to make digital public service ‘action figures’

1 week ago | islandpacket.com | Karl Puckett

Artificial intelligence-generated action figures have exploded on internet recently, with people and businesses creating doll-like versions of themselves for marketing or fun using AI tools such as ChatGPT. Sometimes, the figures are part of so-called “starter packs” that feature not only the likeness of a specific person but also accessories that fit the person’s personality or job. The city of Beaufort has joined the trend.
Beaufort uses artificial intel to make digital public service ‘action figures’

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Karl Puckett

Artificial intelligence-generated action figures have exploded on internet recently, with people and businesses creating doll-like versions of themselves for marketing or fun using AI tools such as ChatGPT. Sometimes, the figures are part of so-called “starter packs” that feature not only the likeness of a specific person but also accessories that fit the person’s personality or job. The city of Beaufort has joined the trend.
New Beaufort company will supply defense and aerospace industries. 35 people to be hired

1 week ago | islandpacket.com | Karl Puckett

With the help of $300,000 in local and state grants, a Utah company is investing more than $7 million in a high-tech facility in Seabrook north of Beaufort where it will use robots and 35 workers to retrieve and assemble parts used in the defense and aerospace sectors for delivery across the country. TL+CO Business Solutions is a supply chain company for the aerospace, defense and auto industries, said John O’Toole, who heads the Beaufort County Economic Development Corp.
S.C. Supreme Court disciplines prominent personal injury attorney known for flashy ads

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Karl Puckett

A prominent Savannah-based personal injury lawyer has been admonished by the South Carolina Supreme Court for misleading advertising following an investigation. The court on Wednesday issued a public reprimand of Michael Hostilo for advertising violations and ordered him to pay a $1,000 fine and pay legal costs of an investigation by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC), which looks into allegations of ethical misconduct brought forward by lawyers and judges or the public.

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