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a day ago
- Politics
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Day 2 of Boys State includes social opportunities, primary election
WESTON, (WBOY) — Monday was the second day of Mountaineers Boys State, where rising seniors from throughout West Virginia try to organize their own state for the week, complete with elected officials, emergency responders, law enforcement, bankers and everything else a society might need. 12 News sat in on a meeting with the 'Nationalist Party,' where candidates were giving their stump speeches for the primary later in the day. Director for American Legion Mountaineer Boys State Robbie Robinson said, 'It's better for the state, community and nation for us to do this, because a lot of the times [the students] are not getting how elections work in schools.' Carry Jack Howell Morgan of Monongalia County ran for Governor. Morgan told 12 News he cares about politics and trying to find a way to cut through divisiveness in America. 'We're slowly damaging ourselves more and more every time we continue to just bicker and villainize each other,' Morgan said. He added that his goal coming into Boys State was to work on his public speaking and see if he could get into a leadership role. Blenko unveils limited-edition, train-themed West Virginia Day pieces Outside of learning about the political process, Boys State also offers a unique opportunity for social development, giving students the opportunity to meet others from all around the state. 'There's guys that I know that came to this camp in 1962 and still are in touch with the boys they were in camp with here in Jackson's Mill,' Robinson said. Zach Turner of Putnam County ran for Attorney General with the slogan 'Don't be whack, vote for Zach.' Turner said he's valued the social experience of Boys State so far. 'I think that's one of the biggest aspects of Boys State is learning about your peers, getting to know your peers and all your friends. I've already made a lot of friends.' Boys State will continue through June 14. By the end of Tuesday night, they should know the result of the general election. If you want to keep up, you can follow the work of the students doing journalism at Boys State at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
- Business
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Blenko unveils limited-edition, train-themed West Virginia Day pieces
MILTON, (WBOY) — West Virginia-based Blenko Glass Company is leaning into West Virginia history for its limited-edition 2025 West Virginia Day pieces. Three unique pieces celebrating the trains that helped shape the Appalachian region are available in limited qualities. The West Virginia Day piece, which was announced on Monday, is 'Full Steam Ahead,' a cobalt blue vase inspired by the Cass Scenic Railroad #2, complete with a smoke shaped stopper. Only 162 pieces are being made, and they will be sold by online auction starting on June 20, here. 'While its form honors the power and elegance of steam engines, its deeper inspiration lies right here in Milton. The decommissioned railroad tracks at Blenko once drew our founder to this location, thanks to their connection to the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway,' Blenko said in the announcement. WATCH: West Virginia's Fiesta Tableware appears as a clue on Jeopardy! The companion piece for this year is 'Holler Song,' a citrine vase with a unique with a handle shaped like a train's whistle pull. Limited numbers of the Holler Song piece are available for preorder on Blenko's website here for $186. They will begin shopping on June 20. Blenko has been a hand-made glass company operating in West Virginia since the 1920s. It remains one of the only remaining remnants of West Virginia's once booming glass industry. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
