Independent local news for Greenwood, Greenwood County and the Lakelands. Named-author reporting on local government, schools, business, and community — anchored by institutions like Lander University.
Blake Chen covers business and economic development for HERE Greenwood, tracking manufacturing and industrial announcements across the Lakelands region. His reporting follows Greenwood County commercial activity, supplier-chain shifts affecting the area and small-business news across town.
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Oil prices saw little movement on Friday, July 4, 2026, as the United States entered a long holiday weekend, with market attention also focused on ongoing peace efforts\u2026
Getty Images has announced its intention to terminate its proposed $3.7 billion acquisition of Shutterstock, citing unresolved competition concerns raised by regulators in the United Kingdom. The decision\u2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high this week, a market reaction primarily driven by June payroll growth figures that came in below economists' estimates.\u2026
Global stock markets edged lower at the start of the third quarter of 2026, as investors focused on commentary from the Federal Reserve and a notable decline in\u2026
Getty Images has terminated its proposed $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock, citing unworkable conditions imposed by U.K. competition regulators. The decision halts a significant consolidation attempt in the\u2026
As the second half of 2026 commenced this week, global stock markets registered a slight decline, with traders closely monitoring recent commentary from the Federal Reserve and a\u2026
Crude oil prices have shown significant fluctuations in recent days, primarily influenced by the recent waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil and expectations regarding the flow of oil\u2026
CRH, a leading global supplier of building materials, has announced its agreement to acquire Arcosa, a provider of infrastructure-related products, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $8.5\u2026