Wowy Radio | radioNOVO News for WV for 05-04-26

Good morning,Here’s the latest from across West Virginia:Drivers are feeling the pinch at the pump, with gas prices now topping four dollars a gallon statewide. Some counties are seeing prices climb as high as four-twenty-five. Senator Shelley Moore Capito says the impact is especially tough on rural residents who depend on long drives for work and daily life. She points to global tensions affecting oil supply as a key factor behind the spike.In Wood County, a Republican primary race for State Senate is highlighting divisions within the party. Incumbent Senator Mike Azinger is facing a challenge from Delegate Bob Fehrenbacher, who argues lawmakers have focused too much on social issues instead of economic development. Azinger says those social issues remain a necessary foundation, even as both candidates agree the state should work toward eliminating the income tax and attracting more business.Meanwhile, the future of the historic Greenbrier resort is being fought in court. Meanwhile, the future of the historic Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs is now being decided in court. A legal battle between the Justice family and a creditor over nearly 300 million dollars in debt is intensifying, with both sides accusing each other of wrongdoing. The dispute is now playing out in both federal and state courts.In Kanawha County, a State Senate candidate is facing a legal challenge over residency. Marc Harman, who is running in the 14th District, is accused of maintaining his primary residence outside the district while registering to vote in Grant County last year. A judge is expected to hear arguments as early voting continues. Harman says he followed the law and calls the challenge politically motivated.And a reminder for families in Braxton County—Flatwoods City Pool will remain closed this summer. Inspectors found structural issues including cracks in the pool walls and problems beneath the decking. City officials say repairs could cost more than one million dollars, and they’re now working with contractors and state leaders to determine next steps.More News on our radioNOVO App, Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News — a service of Seven Mountains Media.