This week on Inside Appalachia, crossing a river by ferry can be a special experience, and hard to come by. On the Ohio River, a retiring ferry captain passes the torch to his deck hand. And Hurricane Helene destroyed roads and knocked out power and cell service across western North Carolina. But there was still a way to keep people in touch.
Clifford The Big Red Dog, America’s favorite Big Red Dog, made several recent appearances around the Mountain State. He stopped at Avery Pre-School in Morgantown for a read aloud, he met Governor Justice at the State Capitol Easter Egg Hunt, and finished off with a visit to Hundred Library in Wetzel County.
Clifford The Big Red Dog is larger-than-life dog and his best friend Emily Elizabeth will be back on PBS Kids this fall with new animated stories.
Based on the best-selling Scholastic book series by Norman Bridwell, Clifford has captured children’s imaginations for over 50 years. Clifford has always helped children understand their world and face challenges with kindness and understanding, life lessons he’ll continue to share in the new series.
The new Clifford The Big Red Dog series features an expanded world and bigger adventures, it also introduces all-new designs for main characters Clifford and Emily Elizabeth. Although still set on Birdwell Island, Clifford The Big Red Dog will offer fresh and colorful new locations. The rebooted show will also have a strong emphasis on social-emotional skills such as empathy, along with a solid curriculum designed to boost early literacy and encourage imaginative play – teaching as it entertains with Clifford-sized humor.
Holly Ridpath, a first-grade teacher at Ronceverte Elementary School in Greenbrier County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Above and Beyond Award for October 2024.
Alexa Bushovisky, a science teacher at John Marshall High School in Marshall County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Above and Beyond Award for September, 2024. This award recognizes excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers.
Mathew Anderson, a Special Education teacher at Divide Elementary School in Fayette County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Above and Beyond Award for May, 2024. This award recognizes the excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers.
West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) and the West Virginia Treasurer’s Office invite you to attend Get Ready to Read with Super Why! with Super Why! and Princess Presto for a read aloud, free photos, and giveaways. The first 100 children in attendance will receive their own superhero cape and mask!