Virginians feeling optimistic as holidays approach Gene Marrano November 25, 2015 1 minute read Just in time for Black Friday and the holiday shopping season Virginians are more upbeat about the economy – that’s good news for retailers as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Today is always a heavy traffic day, but this year, low gas prices could make it even worseNext: Group releases report for Bedford passenger train stop Related Stories 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0