Wawa eyeing site of former Springfield motel
Once a former motel and restaurant could soon be transformed into a gas station.
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News Center 7's Malik Patterson spoke to people in Clark County about the project. He will have the latest LIVE on News Center 7 at 5:30 p.m.
The former Executive Inn at 325 West Columbia Street could be demolished soon, making way for new life.
Michael Day described the property as an 'eyesore.'
'Anything that's going to better Springfield is what they need right now,' Day said.
We will continue to update this story.
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