A consumer sentiment report has just come out Rob Ruthenberg August 30, 2021 1 min read The Virginia Consumer Sentiment and Inflation Expectations Report conducted by Roanoke College saw a dramatic drop in the overall optimism regarding the economy and a lack of confidence in consumer spending . More from WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Volunteers, blood headed to regions impacted by Hurricane IdaNext: Roanoke Police investigating after shots fired at area hotel Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke City to be site of Hands Off protest Clark Palmer April 4, 2025 1 min read The Salem Red Sox season opener is tonight Denise Membreno April 4, 2025 1 min read Save a life. Learn CPR Denise Membreno April 3, 2025