Consumer sentiment is high despite economic turmoil Gene Marrano March 5, 2018 1 min read Consumer sentiment is close to an historic record high despite the stockmarket fluctuation and new legislation. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on the Roanoke College poll. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Fairfax police search for man who made social media threatsNext: City Manager wants to blog with Roanokers Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025