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Apr 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Sheep and Solar Panels Share Space in Baldwin County

Developers expect big changes for a quiet Alabama town when a new solar farm takes over thousands of acres. A company called Silicon Ranch plans to cover 2, 000 acres with solar panels and leave the rest untouched. They say the project will boost the local ecosystem while powering a massive data cen

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Apr 07 2026FINANCE

Oracle's fresh financial face and the tangled web of layoffs, growth, and stock moves

Oracle just hired Hilary Maxson as its new finance boss, stepping in on April 6, 2026. She’s taking over from Doug Kehring, who helped steer the company through big changes in the past half year. Maxson comes with experience in industrial, software, and cloud worlds—areas where smart spending and st

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Orangeburg Talks Safety After Campus Shooting

Orangeburg leaders held a “Safety First” chat to let residents voice worries about safety and ask questions. The meeting happened just weeks after a shooting at South Carolina State University that killed two people and hurt another. An 18‑year‑old was arrested for the crime. City officials

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Jan 11 2026HEALTH

Kickstart 2026 with a Budget-Friendly Fitness Plan

Orangetheory Fitness is making waves with a special offer: a membership for just $2 per day. This deal is live from December 26 to January 31, perfect for those looking to get a head start on their 2026 fitness goals. The program is a mix of strength training and cardio, designed to suit all fitnes

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Jan 10 2026HEALTH

Orange County Eateries Take a Break: Health Inspectors Step In

Orange County saw a flurry of restaurant closures and reopenings in the first week of January. Health inspectors were busy, ensuring places to eat meet safety standards. A Chevron station in Orange had to pause food sales on January 7th. The reason for the shutdown wasn't made public. Fortunately,

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Dec 29 2025BUSINESS

New Shops and Faces: What's Fresh in Orange County

Orange County has seen a wave of new businesses and faces in recent months. From grocers to bookstores, the retail scene is buzzing with activity. A new med spa has opened its doors in Newport Beach. This place is all about high-tech skincare and a fancy patient experience. The owner, a board-certi

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Oracle's Michigan Data Center Deal: A Strategic Shift

Oracle Corp. has confirmed that the final talks for an equity agreement regarding their Michigan data center project are progressing as planned. Interestingly, Blue Owl Capital, a company known for financing large-scale data center projects, is not involved in this particular deal. This decision wa

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Dec 17 2025BUSINESS

The Big Price Tag on Oracle's Cloud Deal

Oracle recently made headlines with a massive financial commitment. They agreed to pay a staggering $248 billion over 20 years. That's a lot of money! To put it into perspective, that amount could buy a lot of things. For example, you could purchase every piece of art in the Louvre. And still have e

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Dec 13 2025BUSINESS

Oracle's AI Gamble: Big Spends, Bigger Problems

Oracle's stock has taken a nosedive, dropping 45% from its peak in September. This week alone, it lost 14% of its value after a disappointing earnings report. The company spent a whopping $12 billion on capital expenditures last quarter, way more than the $8. 25 billion analysts expected. To make ma

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Oracle's Big Bet on AI: Why Investors Are Worried

Oracle's stock took a big hit recently. It dropped the most since January. Why? The company is spending a lot on AI and data centers. This spending is growing fast. But it's not turning into cloud profits as quickly as investors hoped. In the last quarter, Oracle spent about $12 billion on capital

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