Virginians feeling optimistic as holidays approach Gene Marrano November 25, 2015 1 min 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: Continue Reading 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 1 min read Immersive art comes to The Eye Denise Membreno April 18, 2025 1 min read Solarize Roanoke program returns through July 15 Gene Marrano April 18, 2025 1 min read Texas school district bans Virginia flag image from student lesson over exposed breast on state seal Ian Price April 18, 2025