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UNC-TV launches Rootle, a new statewide 24-hour channel for kids

By Brooke Cain

bcain@newsobserver.com

July 01, 2016 04:57 PM

“Peg + Cat” is an animated preschool series that follows the spirited Peg (left) and her sidekick Cat (right) as they embark on adventures and learn foundational math concepts and skills.
“Peg + Cat” is an animated preschool series that follows the spirited Peg (left) and her sidekick Cat (right) as they embark on adventures and learn foundational math concepts and skills. Courtesy of Feline Features LLC
“Peg + Cat” is an animated preschool series that follows the spirited Peg (left) and her sidekick Cat (right) as they embark on adventures and learn foundational math concepts and skills. Courtesy of Feline Features LLC

UNC-TV launched a new channel for kids on July 1. Formerly the Kids Channel (UNC-KD), Rootle offers 24-hour programming for children ages 3-8.

According to UNC-TV, the channel will be available statewide to more than 3.8 million homes. It’s available over-the-air (via antenna) and to Time Warner Cable customers.

Rootle will air PBS Kids programming, such as “Word Girl,” “Peg + Cat,” “Sesame Street,” “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” “Curious George” and more.

You can find Rootle on Time Warner Cable channel 1275 or over the air at one of the following channels: WUNC-4.2, WUNK-25.2, WUND-2.2, WUNE-17.2, WUNG-58.2, WUNL-26.2, WUNF-33.2, WUNW-27.2, WUNJ-39.2, WUNP-36.2, WUNM-19.2, WUNU-31.2.

Get more info at unctv.org/content/kids.

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