Ben Hoover Profile
Ben Hoover is an American award-winning anchor, reporter, and producer working at CBS 42. At CBS 42, he serves as 4:30 p.m. anchor alongside Carly Laing and as 5, 6, and 10 p.m. anchor alongside Sherri Jackson.
Ben Hoover Career
Hoover serves as 4:30 p.m. anchor alongside Carly Laing and as 5, 6, and 10 p.m. anchor alongside Sherri Jackson at CBS 42 in Alabama. Prior to joining CBS 42, he worked at WSPA-TV in Greenville/Spartanburg, SC where he served as the weeknight anchor at 4 and 5 p.m. While at WSPA-TV, he enclosed several stories including Hurricane Florence, the 2020 Presidential Campaign, and the Murdaugh Murder Mysteries among others.

Hoover previously worked at WIS-TV| ABC Columbia where he served as an evening anchor where he enclosed several stories including “Thousand Year Flood” which took place in Columbia, SC in October 2015. In addition to that, he also enclosed the shooting massacre at Mother Emanuel Church and the removal of the Confederate flag from the SC State House grounds.
Hoover has also managed to interview several celebrities and politicians including former SC Gov. Nikki Haley, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman. Moreover, he also covered the SC GOP “First in the South” presidential primaries, the Gov. Mark Sanford Scandal, and so much more. He also enclosed the aftermath of the Great Recession of 2008.
Hoover has also received several awards including SC Associated Press awards for Best Newscast, Best Health Report, Best Investigative Report, and Best Environmental Report. In addition to that, he was also tagged “Best TV News Anchor” by Free Times newspaper readers and “Best TV News Anchor” by Columbia Metropolitan Magazine readers. He went to the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music where he attained his bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Ben Hoover Age
Hoover’s age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Hoover is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
Quick Facts About Hoover
Age | Not Available |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Not Available |
Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Ben Hoover Height
Hoover stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Ben Hoover Family
Information regarding Hoover’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Ben Hoover Wife
Hoover is happily married to his wife whose name is not known. The couple is also blessed to be parents to their 2children; 17-year-old-son, Anderson, and 13-year-old daughter, Hollis.
Ben Hoover Salary
Being one of the top anchors for CBS42 Hoover earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Ben Hoover’s Net Worth
Hoover has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an anchor, reporter, and producer.
Ben Hoover CBS 42
Hoover is working at CBS 42 where he works alongside other famous CBS 42 anchors and reporters including;
- Sherri Jackson
- Carly Laing
- Lillian Lalo
- Andrea Lindenberg
- Chloe Vincente
- Laura Laughead
- Kristen McIntosh
- Ashley Gann
- David Nussbaum
- Michael Haynes
- Alex Puckett
- Dee Jackson
- Taylor Kauffman