WBOY 12 News
Men's Warehouse opens new Morgantown store
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- Men's Warehouse opens new Morgantown store
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- A national menswear retailer is expanding into Morgantown with a ribbon-cutting celebration held today for their new location in the University Town Centre.
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- Morgantown volunteers restore historic stones at Oak Grove Cemetery
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- A group of volunteers in Morgantown is working to help preserve local history one gravestone at a time.
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- Bridgeport Health Care hosts 'senior' prom
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- For many seniors, it has been decades since the last prom they attended, but Bridgeport Health Care decided to change that by hosting its own "senior" prom.
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- Preston High hosts annual Bring Your Tractor to School Day
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Some kids ride the bus to school, some drive their cars, but on Friday in Preston County, some drove their tractors.
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- West Virginia in Focus - Domestic Violence Hour Special
- Runtime
- 51:31
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- This week on West Virginia in Focus, Alex Hines has a recap of our two-part story on domestic violence in the Mountain State. We'll hear from both HOPE Inc. about their advocacy on behalf of the victims of domestic violence, and from three women who all escaped domestic violence themselves.
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- Harrison County Commission makes motion to 'turn over' Summit Park to Girls Softball League
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- The West Virginia Girls' Softball League has used Summit Park as its home base for three years now, after the park had been abandoned. However, the future may be up in the air following a Harrison County Commission meeting earlier this month.
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- Gretchen Fleming's remains identified; man indicted for murder
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- After a woman had been missing for nearly three-and-a-half years, police in Parkersburg have located and identified the remains of Gretchen Fleming, a Wood County woman who went missing in December 2022, and a man has been indicted in her death.
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- Sports of All Sorts- Breakdown of WVSSAC State Basketball Tournament
- Runtime
- 29:57
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Terrell Thompson, Nolan Porterfield, and Sean Lowdermilk discuss the results and predictions of WVSSAC state basketball tournament.
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- Sports of All Sorts- Steelers 2026 Coaching Staff, HS Basketball Season Predictions, HS Transfer Rul
- Runtime
- 29:25
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Terrell Thompson, Nolan Porterfield, and Alex Wilson discuss their early predictions for the high school basketball season, as regular-season play wraps up in a few weeks. The new high school transfer ruling in West Virginia could affect many student-athletes in the near future, and on the latest edition of Sports of All Sorts, we break down the ruling and what it means for many student-athletes across the state of West Virginia.
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- West Virginia in Focus - Winter Olympic Sports in WV
- Runtime
- 28:07
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- While many in the state and the country are enjoying the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, people in the Mountain State don't have to cross borders to play some for themselves. Alex Hines has more from the Morgantown Ice Arena on the people enjoying Olympic sports here in West Virginia
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- Title
- West Virginia In Focus - Population change in West Virginia
- Runtime
- 25:20
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Reporter Alex Hines takes a deeper dive into major topics in West Virginia.
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- Title
- West Virginia in Focus - Domestic Violence Part 2
- Runtime
- 29:54
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Alex Hines sits down with three women from around the Mountain State, who recount their experiences with domestic violence, and talk about what those dealing with such a situation need to keep in mind.
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- Appalachian Book Club | Jason Bucklew
- Runtime
- 20:43
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Appalachian Book Club with guest Jason Bucklew discussing his novel Helixandra.
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- Sports of All Sorts — Fairmont State adds Women's Wrestling, Rise of Konnor Griffin, Club Sports in
- Runtime
- 29:50
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Terrell Thompson and Nolan Porterfield discuss sports topics in NCWV.
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- West Virginia in Focus - Domestic Violence
- Runtime
- 22:58
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- October isn't only Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it's also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Alex Hines spoke with HOPE Inc. Executive Director Michele McCord about the work her organization does in helping those people working to escape domestic violence, and more about how to recognize it, both as a victim and a bystander.
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- Title
- West Virginia in Focus - Holiday Week in West Virginia
- Runtime
- 21:28
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Happy Holidays! This week on West Virginia in Focus, Alex Hines sits down with spiritual leaders from all across the region, seeking to highlight local holiday traditions in north central West Virginia.
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- Title
- West Virginia in Focus - Small Business Saturday
- Runtime
- 28:18
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- On this Thanksgiving week, Alex Hines looks a few days ahead to Small Business Saturday, and talks to both businesses and officials on why the second big shopping day in the weekend is so important to businesses and economies around the state and around the nation.
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- West Virginia in Focus - Black History Month
- Runtime
- 23:15
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Each year, people around the state and the country are asked to take time during the month of February to learn about and honor the contributions and heritage of Black Americans as part of Black History Month. This week, Alex Hines takes a few minutes to do just that, sitting down to learn more about why the month is a meaningful time, and why some in the Black community say it's and important time to be looking forward as well.
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- West Virginia in Focus - Hunger in WV
- Runtime
- 22:34
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- WVIF host Alex Hines looks at the state of hunger in West Virginia
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- West Virginia in Focus - Drug Courts
- Runtime
- 28:41
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- This week on West Virginia in Focus, we continue a discussion on ways to tackle the drug epidemic in the state. Alex Hines speaks with court officials in Upshur County about West Virginia Drug Courts, and how they are working to keep people off drugs for good.
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- Title
- Sports of All Sorts — First High School NIL Deal in WV, Club Sports and schools with richest history
- Runtime
- 29:43
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Terrell Thompson, John Lowe, and Sean Lowdermilk discuss Kayli Kellogg becoming the first high school athlete in West Virginia to receive an NIL Deal. Club Sports are growing in NCWV, and there is a lot of success within a few programs at West Virginia University.
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- West Virginia in Focus - Tobacco Cessation Cuts
- Runtime
- 27:18
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Cuts last year from the federal government means many states are going without funding for tobacco cessation programs, including programs aimed to prevent youth from picking up the habit in the first place. On this week's episode of West Virginia in Focus, Alex Hines talks to two people leading the fight to reduce tobacco use in the state, and looks at the costs, both medical and financial, to residents of West Virginia, and what might be next without that federal funding.
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- Title
- Sports of All Sorts — Tomlin Stepping Down, NIL in NCWV, and High School Sports
- Runtime
- 29:18
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Terrell Thompson, Alex Wilson, and Sean Lowdermilk discuss different sports topics in North Central West Virginia
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- West Virginia in Focus - Pancreatic Cancer
- Runtime
- 29:39
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- It may not be a common cancer, but pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly in the country. During this Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, Alex Hines brings you more about the state of treatment and research into a cure, and speaks with two people whose lives were directly affected by the disease.
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- West Virginia in Focus - Winter Weather Road Preparation
- Runtime
- 27:35
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Winter may just be a few weeks away on the calendar, but winter weather is already here. Alex Hines spoke with staff from the Division of Highways to learn more about what it takes to get their equipment ready each year to keep as much snow and ice off the roads as possible.
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- Title
- West Virginia in Focus - Election Security in WV
- Runtime
- 29:32
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- The 2026 midterm elections are underway across the country, and they start in West Virginia with the primary ahead on May 12. On this week's West Virginia in Focus, Alex Hines speaks with election officials from around the state to learn more about what they do to ensure elections are held safely and securely each and every time you go to the polls.
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- West Virginia in Focus - Artemis Missions and WV
- Runtime
- 29:30
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- While Artemis II is in the history books, more Artemis missions are on the way, and some people in West Virginia may play a part in their success. This week, Alex Hines looks at what makes space exploration to the rest of the world, and how West Virginia plays a part in the space program already.
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- West Virginia in Focus - Growing Need for Career Training
- Runtime
- 28:24
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- In many parts of the country, qualified tradespeople are getting harder to find. This week on West Virginia in Focus, Alex Hines speaks to leaders in Career and Technical Education as to how those needs are being addressed, and why that could make a difference for West Virginia and its residents.
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- West Virginia in Focus - Fire Prevention Week
- Runtime
- 28:23
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Alex Hines talks to fire officials in the state about ways to keep you and your families safe from fires this Fire Prevention Week, and looks at the challenges facing volunteer fire departments around the Mountain State.
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- Title
- West Virginia in Focus - Drugs in WV
- Runtime
- 21:31
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- On this week's edition of West Virginia in Focus, Alex Hines kicks off a discussion about drug use and abuse in the Mountain State, including a wider look at who it affects. This week, Sheriff Mickey Metz of Lewis County sits down to share more about what his officers see in their community.
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- Title
- West Virginia in Focus - ESports in West Virginia
- Runtime
- 25:42
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- In this week's edition of West Virginia in Focus, Alex Hines looks at the growing popularity of Esports, a pasttime that's becoming more popular around the world, and even offers a route to college play for some students here in West Virginia.
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- Title
- West Virginia in Focus - Broadband Penetration
- Runtime
- 25:59
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- The Internet continues to bring the world closer and play a greater role in our daily lives. But for many West Virginians, consistent Internet access is hard to come by, if available at all. On this week's edition of West Virginia in Focus, Alex Hines takes a closer look at the state of efforts to improve broadband penetration throughout West Virginia, finding out more about what's working, and what still needs to change.
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- Title
- Appalachian Book Club | Jerry Wemple
- Runtime
- 28:15
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- McKenna Galloway is joined by Pennsylvania author Jerry Wemple
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- Appalachian Book Club | Kirk Judd
- Runtime
- 23:34
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Appalachian Book Club with West Virginia Poet Kirk Judd
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- West Virginia in Focus - Nutrition in WV
- Runtime
- 25:05
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- We all know that good nutrition is important, but you may not appreciate how much of an impact it can have during all phases of life. On this week's edition of West Virginia in Focus, Alex Hines talks to two people who work to be sure both kids and adults eat well and stay as healthy as possible.
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- Title
- West Virginia in Focus - Rural Healthcare
- Runtime
- 24:37
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Alex Hines speaks to local healthcare providers about the conditions and diseases prevalent in West Virginia, and the roadblocks that keep people from accessing the care they need.
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- Title
- West Virginia in Focus - School Choice in WV
- Runtime
- 26:43
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- One of the main issues before the West Virginia Legislative Session this year is addressing changes to allow for families and children in West Virginia to have more options when it comes to their schooling. Governor Morrisey wants to see it expanded, but educators in the state say they support the goal, but not how it's being done. This week, Alex Hines speaks with both sides to find out more about how they feel, and what they think needs to be done.
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- West Virginia in Focus - STEAM TAC Program at WVU
- Runtime
- 24:06
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- On this week's West Virginia in Focus, we're looking at a program working to encourage West Virginia students to take up science-centered careers, including many available here in the Mountain State.
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- Title
- West Virginia In Focus - Football Safety
- Runtime
- 27:27
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Alex Hines talks to a range of stakeholders in keeping student athletes safe while playing football
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- Title
- West Virginia in Focus - Breast Cancer Awareness
- Runtime
- 22:50
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Alex Hines speaks with doctors at WVU Medicine to learn more about the state of research and treatment of breast cancer and how Bonnie's Bus is bringing that all-important early testing all around the Mountain State.
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- Title
- West Virginia in Focus - WV vs. BPJ Part 2
- Runtime
- 28:03
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Alex Hines and Eric Minor continue to look at the recent U.S. Supreme Court hearing over the case of a transgender teen's efforts to play sports with her cisgender peers.
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- Title
- Appalachian Book Club | Laura Morris
- Runtime
- 21:48
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Appalachian Book Club show with guest Laura Morris, author of The Stone Catchers
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- Title
- West Virginia in Focus - Attacks on Iran
- Runtime
- 22:55
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Attacks on Iran by American and Israeli forces have people around the country and around the world on edge, including people here in West Virginia. On this week's episode of West Virginia in Focus, Alex Hines sits down with Dr. Scott Crichlow, a WVU professor specializing in Middle East studies to learn more about the attacks themselves, how effective they might be, and how it will affect people here in the Mountain State.
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- Title
- West Virginia in Focus - Pancreatic Cancer w/ Kitty Swink
- Runtime
- 22:33
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- In this edition of West Virginia in Focus, Alex Hines speaks with actress Kitty Swink, a pancreatic cancer survivor whose multiple roles in Star Trek have given her a platform to spread the word about pancreatic cancer awareness to people around the country and around the world.
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- Title
- West Virginia in Focus - Back to School
- Runtime
- 21:23
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- WBOY+ Reporter Alex Hines looks at Back to School season in West Virginia, digging into the challenges both families and communities face.
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- Title
- West Virginia in Focus - Honor Flights
- Runtime
- 22:52
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- All around West Virginia, you can find a range of organizations working to improve and support the lives of veterans in the Mountain State. This week on West Virginia in Focus, Alex Hines speaks to two people behind one chapter of the Honor Flight Network, an organization that gives veterans a chance to visit Washington, D.C. and see the memorials to the wars they fought in and sacrificed for.
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- Title
- West Virginia in Focus - Civic Education
- Runtime
- 20:41
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Many studies and surveys suggest Americans as a whole don't have a solid understanding of how their government works, especially at a federal level. But what does that look like here in West Virginia? On West Virginia in Focus this week, Alex Hines speaks to one county official about what she sees on the ground, and looks at two programs working to help kids learn how government works before they become adults.
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- Title
- West Virginia in Focus - Rocket Center
- Runtime
- 20:24
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Alex Hines travels to Mineral County for the opening of Northrop Grumman's new Missile Integration Facility at Rocket Center, and learns more about how the facility affects the county, the state, and other states in the region.
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- Title
- West Virginia In Focus - Veteran's Mental Health
- Runtime
- 21:24
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- WBOY+ speaks with representatives of the VA and American Legion on addressing mental health care for veterans.
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- Title
- Appalachian Book Club | Laura Jackson
- Runtime
- 20:18
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Appalachian Book Club with West Virginia Author Laura Jackson
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