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 Debate on “Big Beautiful Bill” gets ready to heat up Gene Marrano June 2, 2025 1 min read Free workshop aims to boost farm sales and CSA profitability Ian Price May 30, 2025 1 min read Virginia consumer sentiment dips again; uncertainty over tariffs a driver Gene Marrano May 29, 2025