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@WSLS AM anchor, former Sports Director, 2-time Mid-Atlantic Emmy award winner, AP award winner in 7 states
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Consumer Reports: Which store has the best rotisserie chicken?

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By John Appicello Verified
| WSLS-TV (Roanoke, VA) Verified
Consumer Reports tested rotisserie chickens from 10 major retailers (Amanda Cochran, Ana Gonzalez, Copyright 2022 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) A store-bought rotisserie chicken can be a weeknight lifesaver. When everyone is hungry and cooking from scratch isn’t realistic, picking up a ready-to-eat chicken can make dinner as simple as adding a salad or a side of vegetables. But Consumer Reports says not all rotisserie chickens are the same.
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Consumer Reports: How to create your own home gym without breaking the bank

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By John Appicello Verified
| WSLS-TV (Roanoke, VA) Verified
You can get fit at home with just a few smart investments Published: July 7, 2026 at 4:26 AM Tags: Consumer Reports, budget home gym, fitness, health (WSLS) If you’re looking to get fit without paying for a pricey gym membership, creating a simple home gym can save you money. But what do you really need for a workout, and how much do you have to spend? Consumer Reports tested home gym equipment to reveal the versatile essentials for at-home fitness.
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Brookville Middle School’s Alexis Arnett earns July’s Education Impact Award

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By John Appicello Verified
| WSLS-TV (Roanoke, VA) Verified
Sixth-grade math teacher Alexis Arnett champions growth through accountability Published: July 6, 2026 at 4:09 AM Tags: Education Impact Award, Campbell County, Lynchburg, Brookville Middle School, Campbell County Public Schools CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va – School may be out for summer, but we’re closing the 2025–26 school year with one final Education Impact Award, honoring a Brookville Middle School teacher whose approach to math is making a difference well beyond the classroom.
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