Lexington Chamber Honors Blowfish Owners, Local Businesses
The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center recognized several local individuals and businesses, including Lexington County Blowfish owners Bill and Vicki Shanahan, at its annual meeting and awards banquet held on Wednesday, August 26. The Shanahans received the Mike Till Impact Award for their community contributions, which include the Blowfish baseball club and the popular Shamrock […]
Becca’s Treasures brings squishy, fidget toys to Lexington
Lexington residents now have a dedicated spot for popular squishy and fidget toys with the recent opening of Becca’s Treasures. The store, which held its grand opening in September, is located at 604 Northwood Road, operating out of the Key Choice Home Care building. Rebecca Guerra, owner of Key Choice Home Care, converted a portion […]
Council faces scrutiny for Chapin land sale
Lexington County Council members are facing questions about their representation of constituents following a recent vote to sell over 200 acres at the Chapin Business & Technology Park. The decision, made on August 28, 2026, by five council members, has drawn criticism from Chapin residents who voiced concerns about a large mixed-use development planned for […]
US Equity Futures Rise as Tech Stocks Rebound
US equity futures showed an upward trend pre-bell on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, driven by a rebound in technology-related stocks following a previous session’s selloff. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures increased by 0.5%, S&P 500 futures were up 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures saw a 1% rise. This market movement occurred as traders processed recent economic […]
US Stock Futures Rise Amidst High Treasury Yields
US stock futures are showing an upward trend as of Monday, August 24, 2026, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts increasing by approximately 0.4% and Nasdaq-100 futures up roughly 0.3%. This movement occurs as the US 10-year Treasury yield approaches a 20-month high of 4.74%, indicating that borrowing costs for mortgages, credit cards, and business loans […]
Stock Market Sees Mixed Activity Amid Economic Reports
The stock market experienced varied movements this week as investors reacted to new economic data and corporate announcements. On Tuesday, August 25, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both saw slight gains, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced more significantly, driven by a rally in semiconductor stocks. The S&P 500 rose 0.32% to close […]
Canada imposes counter-tariffs on US goods
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, August 25, impacting hundreds of products as trade tensions escalate between the two nations. The Canadian government stated it would impose tariffs on 27.6 billion Canadian dollars, equivalent to 19.9 billion US dollars, worth of US goods. This action is intended to match, dollar for […]
US President Threatens 50% Tariff on Canadian Auto Imports
A recent announcement made on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, by the US President indicates a potential increase in tariffs on all cars, trucks, and automotive components imported from Canada to 50%. This development follows a breakdown in trade negotiations that occurred on Friday, August 21, over the extension of US tariff relief to medium- and […]
US Threatens New Sanctions on Nations Aiding Iran’s Economy
The United States Treasury Department announced on Monday, August 24, new threats of sanctions against countries that maintain economic ties with Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the move as a warning shot in what he has called an economic D-Day against Iran, though no major new penalties were immediately imposed. Secretary Bessent stated that […]
US-Canada Trade Talks Collapse, Iran Sanctions Imminent
Trade relations between the United States and Canada deteriorated over the weekend, with the US imposing 50% tariffs on certain Canadian imports on Saturday, August 22, 2026. This action followed the collapse of trade negotiations, with both nations attributing blame to the other for the failure to reach an agreement. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney […]