The town of Sistersville, West Virginia is home to the last ferry crossing in the Mountain State. The Sistersville Ferry has been serving this tiny Tyler County community for more than 200 years, and when it reopens next spring, there will be a new pilot at the helm. Reporter Zack Harold stopped by to witness the last ride of Captain Bo Hause.
CHARLESTON, WV: West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) announced Wednesday that four productions have been named award winners in the 44th Annual Telly Awards.
The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens and are judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks and production companies.
WVPB recognizes and congratulates our winning production team for the following:
SILVER AWARD WINNERS
David Riffle, West Virginia Artist, 2023 General-Biography, Silver Award
David Riffle, West Virginia Artist, 2023 General-Documentary: Long Form, Silver Award
Watch “Finding David Riffle, West Virginia Artist”below:
The Future is You 2023 Series, Science & Technology, Silver Award
Blue Demons: A West Virginia Legacy, 2023 General-Documentary: Short Form, Bronze Award
Watch “Blue Demons: A West Virginia Legacy” below:
“Receiving these honors from Telly just confirms the commitment we have at West Virginia Public Broadcasting to producing award-winning content for our viewers and listeners,” said Butch Antolini, WVPB Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. “John Nakashima, who is now retired, and John Hale, and their respective documentaries on David Riffle and The Blue Demons; and the entire team responsible for The Future Is You, are very deserving of this recognition.”
Log on to wvpublic.org to view these award-winning productions and more. Download the WVPB app and enjoy programming at home or on the go. You can visit the app store on your phone, locate WVPB and download to your tablet or mobile device.
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