A consumer sentiment report has just come out Rob Ruthenberg August 30, 2021 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Volunteers, blood headed to regions impacted by Hurricane IdaNext: Roanoke Police investigating after shots fired at area hotel Related Stories David Stewart Wiley’s long goodbye with RSO Gene Marrano May 19, 2026 Roanoke City Council roundup: Zoning overhaul unfinished, tax exemptions approved Ian Price May 19, 2026 Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026