
John Appicello
Sports Director at WSLS-TV (Roanoke, VA)
@WSLS AM anchor, former Sports Director, 2-time Mid-Atlantic Emmy award winner, AP award winner in 7 states
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1 month ago |
wsls.com | John Appicello
Hidden Valley principal honored by WSLS/Blue Eagle Credit UnionROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – It’s another busy day at Hidden Valley High School. The “Titan 12″ is being announced for the upcoming 25-26 school year, a dozen rising seniors selected based upon character, leadership, academics, service and attitude. They serve as ambassadors for the school, and the man presiding over this ceremony is about to be honored as well.
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1 month ago |
wsls.com | John Appicello
Published: March 7, 2025 at 8:30 AMTags: Bonsack Baptist Preschool, Consignment SaleSign up for our NewslettersMarch 8 Sale benefits Bonsack Baptist PreschoolPublished: March 7, 2025 at 8:30 AMTags: Bonsack Baptist Preschool, Consignment SaleBONSACK, Va. – Parents have another great opportunity to get some great deals for themselves and their kiddos and support education in the Roanoke Valley. The Bonsack Baptist Church is holding the semi-annual fundraiser for its preschool on Saturday.
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1 month ago |
wsls.com | John Appicello
Rhodes is February Education Impact Award recipientPublished: March 4, 2025 at 1:53 PMTags: Blue Eagle Credit Union, Education Impact Award, Burlington Elementary School, Roanoke County Public Schools, Sara RhodesROANOKE, Va. – Kindergarten teachers need lots of special attributes to be successful! At Burlington Elementary School in Roanoke County, Sara Rhodes possesses the special mix of skills, knowledge and God-given virtues to connect with the young minds in her class.
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2 months ago |
wsls.com | John Appicello
English & Journalism teacher Chrystal Shawn earns January Education Impact AwardPublished: January 27, 2025 at 12:35 PMTags: Cave Spring High School, Education Impact Award, Chrystal Shawn, English & Literature Teacher, Blue Eagle Credit UnionRoanoke, Va. – She spends a good part of her day ”making literature come alive” at Cave Spring High School.
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Dec 11, 2024 |
wsls.com | John Appicello
Published: December 11, 2024 at 9:55 AM Tags: Education Impact Award, Blue Eagle Credit Union, CAMS, Central Academy Middle School, Botetourt Co. Schools, BCPS, Courtney May Sign up for our Newsletters Presented by Blue Eagle Credit Union Published: December 11, 2024 at 9:55 AM Tags: Education Impact Award, Blue Eagle Credit Union, CAMS, Central Academy Middle School, Botetourt Co. Schools, BCPS, Courtney May Fincastle, Va. – She’s a leader, and a mentor for new teachers coming into her...
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RT @VaSportsHoF: Congratulations to the 2012 VSHF Inductee! Deserved and overdue. See you in Cooperstown!

RT @OrtizKicks: The weight of the long wait was evident for Billy Wagner when he finally got the call from the Baseball Hall of Fame. “Dre…

#Marshall 35-33 over #JMU on a pretty nifty 2 pt conversion in 2nd OT @wslsScores @E10Sports @abrookeleonard https://t.co/UnCgAWBrSG