Fewer expect to shop on Black Friday; many will spend less for holidays Gene Marrano November 26, 2020 1 min read Cash will be king, a third expect to spend less than during the 2019 holiday gift-buying season, and fewer expect to shop on Black Friday than they did last year. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on a Roanoke College statewide phone survey: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Once the COVID vaccines arrive, expect gas prices to rise againNext: Head coaches for women’s college basketball programs optimistic Related Stories 1 min read Pancakes for a purpose. It’s time for the Kiwanis Pancake and Auction Day Denise Membreno May 8, 2025 1 min read The 34th Local Colors Festival: food, music and dancing Denise Membreno May 8, 2025 2 min read Downtown Roanoke hosts national and local talent for Street Performer Expo Ian Price May 8, 2025