John Appicello

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Published: May 7, 2025 at 9:06 AM Updated: May 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM Tags: Virginia Tech, Metallica Sign up for our Newsletters “It’s just a really special thing that we have here,” he said of the cherished “Enter Sandman” tradition at VT Published: May 7, 2025 at 9:06 AMUpdated: May 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM Tags: Virginia Tech, Metallica BLACKSBURG, Va. – Ahead of the big show Wednesday night, 10 News Anchor John Appicello sat down with coaching legend Frank Beamer about the origin of Virginia...

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William Byrd’s Mrs. Williams-Arthur is a 49-year veteran of the classroomWilliam Byrd German teacher Mrs. Debra Williams-Arthur actually retired from teaching in 2019. She was a substitute in 2020, but her story at the home of the Terriers was far from over. “We couldn’t find someone that would be her caliber, and so she thankfully agreed to come back because she wanted to make sure the German program thrived here. It’s her baby. She loves it, ” William Byrd Principal Travis Anderson explained.

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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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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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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.