LND topic: luke-lewis-hickory page 1

luke lewis hickory

Local Students Shine in National Honors

July 24, 2026

A handful of students from Osceola County have recently earned notable academic recognitions at universities across the United States. In May 2026, Logan Nicoll from Reunion graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin‑Madison, while Gabriel De Luca

sports

Bengals May Switch Coaches After 2026, Experts Say

July 24, 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals face a critical crossroads as the 2026 season approaches. Their roster is full of talent, yet they have missed the playoffs for three straight years, a streak partly blamed on injuries to star quarterback Joe Burrow. Coach Zac Taylor, who has led the team since 2019, may find

sports

Celebrating Northwest Pennsylvania High School Sports Stars

July 24, 2026

The high school sports awards in Northwest Pennsylvania have wrapped up, with plaques handed out over the last few weeks. The Erie Times‑News highlighted District 10 athletes of the year for each sport, plus major team and individual honors. Cathedral Prep captured the Varsity Cup for large sc

politics

Celebrity Campaign Sparks Debate in Minnesota

July 21, 2026

Luke Gulbranson, once a cast member on the reality show “Summer House, ” has thrown his hat into the ring for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District. He is running as a Democrat to take on incumbent Republican Pete Stauber, a battle that many see as uphill. While Gulbranson’s fundraising totals lag

health

Pilgrims Pick Up New Meningitis Bacteria After Saudi Trip

July 20, 2026

A study followed 181 people heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah and looked at the germs that live in their throats before and after travel. Researchers collected swabs from the back of the nose at two points: just before departure and after return. They used a special test that can spot the ba

art

Community Pool Gets a Splash of Color

July 19, 2026

A local teacher named Deanna Ehrhardt was busy adding color to a street box when a man named Chris Tucci stopped by. He had an idea that would change the life of Lewiston’s children. Tucci, who now runs the city’s aquatic program, saw that the community pool was at risk of closing. He decided to st

celebrities

Celebrities Turning Older on July 17

July 17, 2026

David Hasselhoff, now 74, is celebrating his birthday and has plans to return as a character in the upcoming “Kung Fury 2. ” Singer Luke Bryan, marking his 50th year, grew up in Leesburg, Georgia, a fact that fans often overlook. Actress Summer Bishil reaches 38 and her middle name, Yasmine, is a

entertainment

New Thriller Grows From Hunnam’s Past Roles

July 16, 2026

Charlie Hunnam, known mainly for his part as a biker gang boss on television, is set to headline a fresh crime drama that could rival his earlier successes. The series, based on Ed Brubaker’s graphic novels, will air on Prime Video and promises a gritty look at crime families and lawmen gone astray.

celebrities

Meghan Markle’s Emmy Nod Sparks Surprise in Entertainment World

July 16, 2026

Meghan Markle’s first foray into television landed her a nomination for a Daytime Emmy, a move that has left many industry observers scratching their heads. The Duchess of Sussex had already seen her Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan, ” cancelled after one season, yet the nomination has sparked a f

politics

Community Action Day: Honoring a Civil‑Rights Leader

July 16, 2026

Fox Valley residents are invited to join a four‑day series of local gatherings that celebrate the legacy of Congressman John Lewis. The event, called Good Trouble Lives On, runs from July 16 to 19 and is part of a national effort to encourage civic engagement in the face of recent voting‑rights chal