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Cove Road between Hershberger and Routt Road will be closed until further notice due to a water main break along the 3000 block of Cove Road. The Western Virginia Water Authority is working to fix the problem. A detour has been established on Cove Road via Routt Road and Fairhope Road.
From Roanoke College: Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump has cut more than half of Democrat Hillary Clinton’s lead in a month, but still trails by seven percent among likely voters in Virginia (44%-37%), according to The Roanoke College Poll. Libertarian Gary Johnson remained steady with eight percent of likely voters, and Green Party candidate Jill Stein dropped to 1 percent, while 9 percent remain undecided. In a two-way match-up, Clinton’s lead extends to 11 points (51%-40%). Clinton led by 16 in the August Roanoke College Poll (48%-32%).
The Roanoke College Poll interviewed 841 likely voters in Virginia between September 11 and September 20 and has a margin of error of +3.4 percent. With the percentage of undecided voters remaining steady, Clinton’s vote share declined by 4 percent since August while Trump’s share increased by 5 percent.
Continue reading for a more in-depth look at the poll
Delegate Sam Rasoul holds his third annual “Education Town Hall on Public Schools” today … as he prepares for the next General Assembly session. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
Governor McAuliffe is among the people expected to attend a gathering in Roanoke today aimed at generating more area business — and jobs — in renewable energy and energy efficiency. One company with a Roanoke presence has already found a way to do so, as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports.
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is making some changes after its retail sales this year have struggled to meet targets. WFIR’s Starr Anderson the story.
Cavers and other adventure seekers may want to check out a new documentary about the “Murder Hole” that debuts with a free screening tonight. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
LewisGale Medical Center in Salem has entered the Medline Pink Glove Dance video competition and needs your help for the chance to win a $15,000 donation for the Komen Foundation. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details on how you can cast your vote.
To view and vote for LewisGale Medical Center’s video click here.
Here’s the press release from Virginia State Police: BEDFORD CO., Va. – Virginia State Police are investigating a two vehicle fatal crash which occurred on Stewartsville Road, just east of Good View Road. The crash occurred at 6:04 am in Bedford County. A 1996 Ford Explorer was traveling west on Stewartville Road when it ran off the roadway on the right side, over corrected, came back into the roadway crossing the center line and struck a Ford pick-up truck head-on. The driver of the Ford Explorer was Shayna Darlene Alls, 21, of Moneta, Va. Ms. Alls was wearing her seatbelt and died at the scene. Also in the vehicle was a 2-year-old female juvenile who was in a child safety seat, she also died at the scene. The driver of the Ford pick-up was Kevin J. Corwin, 59, of Roanoke, Va. Mr. Corwin was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured. The crash remains under investigation.