John Appicello

News Anchor/Reporter at WSLS-TV

roanoke, virginia, united states

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“Appy” is a longtime TV News Sports Director and anchor who successfully made the transition to Morning News anchor/Education reporter. Appicello is a two-time Emmy award winner with Associated Press honors in seven different states. Strengths include understanding and experience in all phases of the television newsroom. Heavily invested in his community and local schools. Professionally skilled in Non-linear Editing, Broadcasting, Storytelling, Avid Technology Products, and Breaking News.

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Burlington Elementary School's Kacey Day earns December Education Impact award

Second-year teachers are usually still finding their footing in the challenging field of education. And when the career starts in kindergarten, it’s even more daunting. There are no such concerns for Burlington Elementary’s Kacey Day. She brings unbridled... See more

wsls.com•John Appicello•Dec 8, 2025

Natural Bridge Elementary's Clifton is November honoree

Natural Bridge, VA – If Hogwarts came to life in Natural Bridge, it might look something like this! The kindergarten class of Mr. Ryan Clifton, aka Master of Wizardry. Clifton uses the magical world of Harry Potter--as a backdrop, the catalyst if you will... See more

wsls.com•John Appicello•Nov 19, 2025

Northside Middle School teacher named October recipient of Education Impact Award

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – It was ‘Pajama Day’ at Northside Middle School, when we decided to drop in. We confirmed pretty quickly that nobody is sleeping when our October recipient of the Education Impact award is teaching. [[Click HERE to nominate your favor... See more

wsls.com•John Appicello•Nov 3, 2025

WATCH: Consumer tips for preparing for winter

You could wing it this winter, but preparing ahead of time offers some serious perks. Paul Hope of Consumer Reports said getting out ahead of winter could save you a lot of money on your energy bills and in the form of preventable repairs. “Getting out ah... See more

wsls.com•John Appicello•Oct 7, 2025

Blacksburg High School PE teacher named September recipient of Education Impact Award

BLACKSBURG, Va. – At Blacksburg High, it’s another day of PE class for teacher Madison Webb. While she may be undercover now, she’s been anything but since coming to the home of the Bruins. [[Nominate your favorite educator here]](https://www.wsls.com/new... See more

wsls.com•John Appicello•Sep 25, 2025

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Burlington Elementary School's Kacey Day earns December Education Impact award

Natural Bridge Elementary's Clifton is November honoree

Northside Middle School teacher named October recipient of Education Impact Award

WATCH: Consumer tips for preparing for winter

Blacksburg High School PE teacher named September recipient of Education Impact Award

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Burlington Elementary School's Kacey Day earns December Education Impact award

Natural Bridge Elementary's Clifton is November honoree

Northside Middle School teacher named October recipient of Education Impact Award

WATCH: Consumer tips for preparing for winter

Blacksburg High School PE teacher named September recipient of Education Impact Award