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 Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026
